Job Description
Job Title: Test Architect - QA Performance Engineering
City: Toronto
State/Province: Ontario
Posting Start Date: 11/25/25
Job Description:
Job Description
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 performance test automation architecture
Framework Development : Build and maintain performance framework architecture
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
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 ensuring 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 performance engineering.
Performance Tools: JMeter/ LoadRunner/ Locust, or cloud-native performance testing platforms
Languages: Java, Python, Groovy, TypeScript.
Good to have Knowledge
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.
Wipro is committed to creating an accessible, supportive, and inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to all applicates including persons with disabilities, throughout the recruitment and selection process. Accommodations must be communicated in advance of the application, where possible, and will be reviewed on an individual basis. Wipro provides equal opportunities to all and values diversity.
