Test Architect – QA Automation & Performance Engineering

Overview

Test Architect – QA Automation & Performance Engineering (12+ Years Experience)

Location: San Diego, CA or Acton, MA, Remote (need to travel to client location 2-3 times a month if the candidate is non-local)

Mandatory Skills

• Automation Tools : Selenium, BDD, Cucumber, and AccelQ
• Performance Tools : JMeter/ LoadRunner/ Locust, or cloud-native performance testing platforms
• Languages : Java, Python, Groovy, TypeScript.
• CI/CD & DevOps : Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Git, Docker, Kubernetes.

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Leadership : Define and evolve test automation architecture using tools like Selenium, BDD, Cucumber, and AccelQ
• Framework Development : Build and maintain automation frameworks for unit, integration, functional, and end-to-end testing, as well as migration from Selenium to AccelQ
• Performance Engineering : Design and execute performance test strategies using JMeter or equivalent tools (LoadRunner, or cloud-based tools); analyze bottlenecks and optimize application performance
• CI/CD Integration : Embed test automation into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with architects, developers, product owners, and QA teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the SDLC
• Mentorship & Governance : Guide SDETs and QA engineers, conduct code reviews, and ensure adherence to testing best practices and security standards
• Documentation & Reporting : Maintain architecture documents, test strategies, traceability matrices, and performance dashboards

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience : 12+ years in QA automation and performance engineering.
• Automation Tools : Selenium, BDD, Cucumber, and AccelQ
• Performance Tools : JMeter/ LoadRunner/ Locust, or cloud-native performance testing platforms
• Languages : Java, Python, Groovy, TypeScript.
• CI/CD & DevOps : Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Git, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Cloud Platforms : Azure, AWS (migration experience is a plus)
• Frameworks : Experience with building scalable test frameworks and service virtualization
• Soft Skills : Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Certifications in automation tools or performance testing.
• Experience with Salesforce integration and microservices architecture

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.