Performance Test Architect

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 month(s)

Skills

Performance
JMeter
Karate
Neoload

Job Details

Job Description

We are seeking a Test Architect with deep expertise in performance engineering, virtualization strategy, and Point of Sale (POS) systems, who can also coach and enable teams to adopt modern quality practices. This role is pivotal to modernizing POS systems used by millions of customers daily, improving both customer experience and associate efficiency. You will collaborate closely with Sr leadership, Engineering Managers, Product Managers, Agile delivery, Business stakeholders and cross-functional engineering teams to define testing strategies, architect scalable solutions, and deliver high-quality software at scale.

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in quality engineering, with at least 3 years in a test architecture role

Proven leadership in defining testing and performance strategies across large organizations

Hands-on experience with POS systems and retail technology platforms

Demonstrated ability to coach and train teams in adopting new quality practices

Proficiency in modern QA tools and frameworks (Karate, Selenium, REST APIs, JMeter, Neoload etc.)

Experience in Agile/DevOps environments and test automation in CI/CD pipelines

Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Key Responsibilities

Core Competencies

Testing Strategy & Architecture

Define and evolve organization-wide quality engineering strategies with a shift-left mindset

Architect scalable test automation and quality monitoring frameworks across platforms

Performance Engineering & Virtualization

Lead performance engineering initiatives including load modeling, diagnostics, and optimization

Define and implement service virtualization strategies to simulate complex retail environments

Drive adoption of cloud-native test environments and virtual service architectures

Retail Systems & POS Expertise

Deep understanding of POS systems, transaction flows, and integration points

Experience testing retail endpoints, peripherals, and store-level infrastructure

Coaching & Enablement

Mentor and coach engineering teams to adopt new testing strategies and frameworks

Develop training materials and workshops to scale quality practices across the organization

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in quality engineering

Test Planning & Optimization

Develop risk-based testing strategies aligned with release cycles and business priorities

Optimize test coverage and resource allocation for speed-to-market and reliability

Technical Skills

Performance Testing: Neoload, JMeter, LoadRunner, profiling tools

Service Virtualization: WireMock, Parasoft, Mountebank, etc.

API Testing: REST, GraphQL, SOAP; Karate, Postman

Test Automation: BDD, Selenium, CI/CD pipelines, cross-platform automation

Test Data Management: Synthetic data generation, masking, and provisioning

Analytical & Communication Skills

Translate quality and performance metrics into actionable business insights

Forecast and mitigate risks using predictive models

Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders

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