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Lead Automation and Performance QA Engineer

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Hybrid
Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
Mid level
Hybrid
Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
Mid level
The Lead Performance and Automation Engineer will design, implement, and lead testing efforts, mentor teams, and ensure applications perform effectively while collaborating cross-functionally.
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As a trusted global transformation partner, Welocalize accelerates the global business journey by enabling brands and companies to reach, engage, and grow international audiences. Welocalize delivers multilingual content transformation services in translation, localization, and adaptation for over 250 languages with a growing network of over 400,000 in-country linguistic resources. Driving innovation in language services, Welocalize delivers high-quality training data transformation solutions for NLP-enabled machine learning by blending technology and human intelligence to collect, annotate, and evaluate all content types. Our team works across locations in North America, Europe, and Asia serving our global clients in the markets that matter to them. www.welocalize.com


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


The Lead Performance and Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and leading automation and performance testing efforts, requiring a mix of technical expertise and leadership skills. This role involves mentoring and leading automation QA engineering teams while maintaining a hands-on approach in creating and executing automated and performance test suites for large-scale applications. The ideal candidate should have strong experience with automation and performance testing tools, ensuring applications perform efficiently, scale effectively, and function accurately. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to drive quality and performance improvements through continuous integration. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, mentor, and guide a team of automation and performance engineers, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement. 
  • Design, develop, and execute load, stress, and scalability tests using tools such as JMeter and K6 to assess system performance. 
  • Create and maintain automated test scripts for functional and regression testing using tools like Selenium and Playwright. 
  • Continuously evaluate new features and functionalities to enhance automation processes, ensuring they remain effective and up to date. 
  • Develop and maintain robust automation frameworks and integrate performance testing within the CI/CD pipeline. 
  • Collaborate closely with developers, DevOps, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration of automation, performance monitoring, and issue resolution. 
  • Analyze and document test results, highlighting key performance metrics such as response time, throughput, and error rates. 
  • Identify and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, proposing optimizations and enhancements. 
  • Drive best practices for performance testing, automation, and test strategy, ensuring efficient test coverage. 
  • Estimate, prioritize, plan, and coordinate performance testing efforts across multiple projects. 
  • Provide training, mentorship, and technical leadership to team members, ensuring skill development and knowledge sharing. 

Required Skills & Expertise:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience. 
  • 10+ years of experience in software quality assurance, including at least 5 years in test automation and performance testing, and a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role. 
  • Proven experience in leading and mentoring QA teams, with strong communication skills. 
  • Proficient in Performance Testing tools such as JMeter and K6. 
  • Strong programming skills in Java and JavaScript for scripting and automation.  
  • Hands-on experience with functional testing tools like Playwright and Selenium.  
  • Proficiency in API Testing and strong knowledge of database validation and queries. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • ISTQB Advanced Certification or equivalent. 
  • Certified JMeter Performance Tester.

Why Join Us:

  • Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment with opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies and high-impact projects.
  • Take ownership of end-to-end testing strategies and contribute to the overall product quality.
  • Be part of a team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.

Top Skills

Automation Testing Tools
Continuous Integration
Performance Testing Tools

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