Job Description

As a System & Performance Test & Automation Architect with deep hands-on experience in software testing and automation, particularly within cloud-native architectures and telecommunications networks you will be shaping the reliability and excellence of a next-gen observability product.



Design and lead system and performance testing strategies aligned with technical requirements and business goals. Architect test systems, simulations and automation frameworks for microservices-based, cloud-native deployments, focusing on performance, stability, efficiency, and scalability. Translate complex customer and system requirements into detailed, actionable test designs and plans. Oversee integration of software subsystems and lead full-system validation to ensure robust end-to-end functionality. Proactively identify and resolve testing gaps, support issues, and performance bottlenecks across the QA pipeline. Collaborate closely with customers, product managers, and development teams to align testing objectives with broader product strategies Serve as a technical expert and mentor in testing methodologies, lead resolution of customer escalations, and maintain a strategic QA vision in fast-paced environments

Must have:

12+ years of experience in Telecommunications Networks with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent. Very good background in System Test Architecture for cloud-native, microservices-based systems. Hands-on experience in performance, stability, and robustness testing. Proficiency with technologies such as Linux, Kubernetes (K8s), Helm, Operator, Envoy/Istio, Consul. Experience with open-source tools like OpenSearch and Victoria Metrics. Hands-on scripting and automation skills using Python and relevant test frameworks.

Good to have:

Experience in designing and executing tests for highly scalable, reliable, and resilient systems, with solid debugging, database testing, and observability domain knowledge. Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional teams, delivering under tight deadlines in agile environments.

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