Lead Software Test Engineer
Core
Lead quality engineering and performance testing strategies for a global eCommerce platform, ensuring functional requirements, performance expectations, and production readiness for complex distributed systems.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Software Test Engineer (Quality & Performance)
Builds
Parts.cat.com (global eCommerce platform) and supporting digital solutions
Domain
eCommerce, SaaS, Distributed Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Functional test automation, Performance engineering, Distributed systems architecture, CI/CD integration, Agile methodologies, Root-cause analysis, Technical leadership, System validation, Automation framework design, Non-functional requirements definition
Preferred skills
Observability tools (Grafana, Datadog), Cloud environments (AWS), Headless architecture, Large-scale eCommerce platforms
Technologies
Playwright, k6, JMeter, Artillery, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, AWS, Grafana, Datadog, OpenSearch, HCL Commerce
Responsibilities
Design and lead execution of functional testing strategies across UI, API, and integration layers; Lead design and execution of performance testing strategies including load, stress, and scalability tests; Partner with development teams to improve application design and testability; Drive adoption of shift-left testing practices and integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines; Mentor engineers and guide teams on testing strategies and performance optimization.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities