
Senior Director, Software Testing & Performance Engineering
Advarra
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $144,065 - $329,132 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead a global, quality-focused organization responsible for enterprise-wide software testing strategy, performance engineering, and test automation
- Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Cloud/Infrastructure, Security, Compliance, and Operations
- Advance “shift-left” quality initiatives and drive continuous improvement across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- Own release test planning, quality gates, defect management practices, and overall release readiness
- Partner cross-functionally to design, implement, and optimize scalable testing frameworks and operational processes
- Ensure testing processes support compliance with applicable regulatory standards
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
- 15+ years of experience in software quality assurance, test engineering, or related disciplines
- 8+ years of progressive leadership experience managing multi-level, global teams
- Proven experience implementing enterprise test automation frameworks and performance testing architectures
- Demonstrated experience in release test planning, defect analysis, and SDLC optimization
- Experience operating in Agile/Lean environments at scale
- Demonstrated executive presence, including strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Benefits
- Health coverage
- Paid holidays
- Variable bonus
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
software testing strategyperformance engineeringtest automationenterprise test automation frameworksperformance testing architecturesrelease test planningdefect analysisSDLC optimizationAgileLean
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementcross-functional collaborationcontinuous improvementexecutive presenceorganizational skillsquality focusproblem-solvingstrategic thinking
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Information Technology