
Senior Director, Software Testing, Performance Engineering
Advarra
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $144,065 - $329,132 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Define and execute the enterprise software testing and performance engineering strategy aligned with Product & Technology and corporate objectives
- Champion a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the SDLC
- Implement and sustain a risk-based testing approach that drives toward a 'zero defects' mindset while maintaining release velocity
- 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
- Lead performance engineering initiatives to ensure system scalability, reliability, availability, and resilience
- Ensure testing processes support compliance with applicable regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA, ISO 9001/13485, 21 CFR Part 11, CMS)
- Lead and develop a high-performing, globally distributed team of test engineers and performance specialists
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 testingperformance engineeringtest automation frameworksdefect managementrelease test planningSDLC optimizationrisk-based testingcompliance testingperformance testing architecturesAgile
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementaccountabilitycontinuous improvementcollaborationteam developmentexecutive presencecross-functional partnershipquality culture