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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 platformsServes 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-collaborationDevelops and maintains testing automation processes in alignment with Regions’ standards and toolsResearches Artificial Intelligence (AI) including machine language (ML), robotics, and other advanced and emerging technologies to improve automation efficiency and analyticsParticipates in program increment (PI) and sprint planningProvides direction and technical guidance to select proper framework, tools, setup, and strategies for performance architectureStays abreast of latest trends in Testing Automation industry, and recommends ways to improve efficiency, speed, and reduce cost through research and innovationCreates tools and components for improving testing automation speed and effectivenessMatures and evolves test architecture through the evaluation and adoption of new automation tools, techniques, and practicesGuides, 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 practicesExperience with open source load testing tools such as Apache JMeter, httperf and APM, infrastructure monitoring tools like SplunkExperience with SQL/NoSQL databases – querying, profiling and performance tuningExtended experience in Structured Query Language (SQL), C, C++, C# or Java programming, and automated testing methodologiesExperience with public cloud (AWS), distributed system, and microservices architectureGood understanding of mobile app (Android and iOS) and web technology stack (HTTP, REST, HTML, JavaScript, CSS)Infrastructure as code toolsets - Puppet, Terraform, Packer, Consul, VaultUnderstanding of On Prem to Cloud evolution

Skills and Competencies

Ability to dissect multi-tiered systems and track data flow throughout an entire application stackExperience with other tools and frameworks such as HP LoadRunner, Splunk, Fiddler, Dynatrace, JMeter, Hammer, Performance CenterKnowledge 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 practicesIn-depth understanding of performance analysis and testing processesKnowledge of application scalability and performance tuning (Web-based, n-tier, MQ, CICS)Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent 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

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.

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 DetailsRiverchase 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.