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

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

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

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