Advarra

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

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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

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

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