Test Architect – QA Performance Engineering

Job Description

<p>The Test Architect will lead the design, development, and implementation of robust test automation and performance engineering strategies across enterprise-grade applications. This role demands deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and hands-on experience in modern testing frameworks, CI/CD integration, and scalable performance testing.<br></p>
<b>Key Responsibilities</b><b><br></b><ul><li>Architectural Leadership: Define and evolve performance test automation architecture<br></li><li>Framework Development: Build and maintain performance framework architecture<br></li><li>Performance Engineering: Design and execute performance test strategies using JMeter or equivalent tools Load Runner, or cloud-based tools; analyse bottlenecks and optimize application performance<br></li><li>CI/CD Integration: Embed test automation into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms<br></li><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with architects, developers, product owners, and QA teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the SDLC<br></li><li>Mentorship & Governance: Guide SDETs and QA engineers ensuring adherence to testing best practices and security standards<br></li><li>Documentation & Reporting: Maintain architecture documents, test strategies, traceability matrices, and performance dashboards<br></li></ul><br><h3>Requirements</h3><p>Required Skills & Experience<br></p><ul><li>Experience: 12+ years in QA performance engineering.<br></li><li>Performance Tools: JMeter/ LoadRunner/ Locust, or cloud-native performance testing platforms<br></li><li>Languages: Java, Python, Groovy, TypeScript.<br></li></ul>
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Good to have Knowledge<ul><li>CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Git, Docker, Kubernetes.<br></li><li>Cloud Platforms: Azure, AWS (migration experience is a plus)<br></li><li>Frameworks: Experience with building scalable test frameworks and service virtualization<br></li><li>Soft Skills: Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management.<br></li></ul><p>Preferred Qualifications<br></p><ul><li>Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related field.<br></li><li>Certifications in automation tools or performance testing.<br></li></ul>
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