Quality Assurance and Performance Architect

Quality Assurance And Performance Architect At Regions, the Quality Assurance and Performance Architect oversees overall Quality Assurance (QA) and Performance Architecture strategy. This position is responsible for the ongoing implementation of QA and performance architecture across all technical layers to increase quality and performance in our infrastructure. Primary Responsibilities Collaborates with team leaders and other architects to develop end-to-end QA strategies and protocols for various applications and platforms Serves as a subject-matter expert (SME) on methods of integrating testing best practices into the application development lifecycle to successfully reduce friction, identify potential problems early, and improve cross-collaboration Develops and maintains testing automation processes in alignment with Regions' standards and tools Researches Artificial Intelligence (AI) including machine language (ML), robotics, and other advanced and emerging technologies to improve automation efficiency and analytics Participates in program increment (PI) and sprint planning Provides direction and technical guidance to select proper framework, tools, setup, and strategies for performance architecture Stays abreast of latest trends in Testing Automation industry, and recommends ways to improve efficiency, speed, and reduce cost through research and innovation Creates tools and components for improving testing automation speed and effectiveness Matures and evolves test architecture through the evaluation and adoption of new automation tools, techniques, and practices Guides, leads, and influences teams in developing technical understanding and skillset through knowledge sharing sessions Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field and six (6) years of Performance Engineering experience with two (2) of those years working as Performance Architect, Application Architect, Solution Architect on high-traffic, large-scale distributed systems, client-server architectures, on-prem and cloud Preferences Extensive experience with application architecture, design, capacity planning, and application performance best practices Experience with open source load testing tools such as Apache JMeter, httperf and APM, infrastructure monitoring tools like Splunk Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases querying, profiling and performance tuning Extended experience in Structured Query Language (SQL), C, C++, C# or Java programming, and automated testing methodologies Experience with public cloud (AWS), distributed system, and microservices architecture Good understanding of mobile app (Android and iOS) and web technology stack (HTTP, REST, HTML, JavaScript, CSS) Infrastructure as code toolsets - Puppet, Terraform, Packer, Consul, Vault Understanding of On Prem to Cloud evolution Skills and Competencies Ability to dissect multi-tiered systems and track data flow throughout an entire application stack Experience with other tools and frameworks such as HP LoadRunner, Splunk, Fiddler, Dynatrace, JMeter, Hammer, Performance Center Knowledge of application scalability and performance tuning (Web-based, n-tier, MQ, CICS) In-depth understanding of application architecture, design, capacity planning, and application performance best practices In-depth understanding of performance analysis and testing processes Knowledge of application scalability and performance tuning (Web-based, n-tier, MQ, CICS) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain and document performance measures and outcomes to diverse audiences (technical, business, etc.) and drive decisions through collaboration This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future. Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the office three or more days a week. The manager will set the work schedule for this position, including in-office expectations. Regions will not provide relocation assistance for this position, and relocation would be at your expense. This position must be within a reasonable driving distance to Birmingham, AL. Regions will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position at this time. Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Full time Compensation Details Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job. The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position. Job Range Target: Minimum: $130,217.45 USD Median: $157,940.00 USD Incentive Pay Plans: This job may participate in an annual discretionary bonus plan. Benefits Information: Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions. Paid Vacation/Sick Time 401K with Company Match Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Disability Benefits Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Life Insurance Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program Associate Volunteer Program Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions' benefits, please click the link below. Riverchase Operations Center Location: Hoover, Alabama Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans