What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance and Performance Architect position at Regions?
Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice.
Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.
Job Description:
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
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
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
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.
Position Type 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 or copy the link below to your browser.
https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits
Location Details Riverchase Operations Center
Location: Hoover, Alabama
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.
Job Description:
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
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
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
- Experience with GenAI testing practices
- Experience with of CI/CD and continuous testing practices
- Experience utilizing Power BI and Harness
- Experience with C# - NUnit – RestSharp, or Java – TestNG – RestAssured, Postman as well as GIT, Harness, Artifactory, JIRA, and Confluence
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.
Position Type 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 or copy the link below to your browser.
https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits
Location Details Riverchase Operations Center
Location: Hoover, Alabama
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
Salary : $130,217 - $157,940
