Job Type: Contract
Job Category: IT
Job Description
Job Title
Automation & Performance Test Architect
Role Overview
The Automation & Performance Test Architect defines and drives the enterprise test automation and performance testing strategy. The role focuses on building scalable, maintainable automation frameworks and robust performance testing solutions integrated into CI/CD pipelines to ensure quality, reliability, and system scalability.
Key Responsibilities
Define and govern automation and performance testing architecture
Design reusable UI, API, Mobile, and Performance test frameworks
Select and standardize tools, frameworks, and best practices
Integrate automated and performance tests into CI/CD pipelines
Define non-functional requirements (NFRs) and performance KPIs
Design workload models and analyze system bottlenecks
Enable shift-left, continuous testing, and DevOps quality practices
Mentor teams and act as technical authority for testing solutions
Skills & Expertise
Programming: Java / Python / JavaScript
Automation Tools: Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium
API Testing: REST Assured, Karate, Postman
Performance Tools: JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, k6
CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, GitHub/GitLab, Azure DevOps
Cloud & Containers: AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes
Experience & Qualifications
10+ years in QA/Test Engineering
5+ years in Automation and/or Performance Architecture
Strong experience with distributed and microservices-based systems
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent
Success Indicators
Reduced regression and release cycle time
Improved system stability and performance readiness
High automation coverage and framework reusability
Seamless CI/CD quality gates
Required Skills
PERFORMANCE ARCHITECT
