Senior Test Automation Engineer

General information

Country

USA

State

Ohio

City

Cincinnati

Descriptions & requirements

About the role:

As a Senior Test Automation Engineer, you'll own performance quality across critical TQL applications and platforms. You'll be responsible for ensuring systems are scalable, reliable, and able to perform under real-world demand. You'll partner closely with software engineering, architecture, infrastructure, and Quality Engineering teams to identify risks early, shape performance strategy, and drive solutions that improve system resilience and customer experience.

In this role, you'll influence how performance testing is designed, executed, and evolved - including leveraging modern automation and AI-enabled approaches to improve speed and efficiency.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive base salary of $98,630-$140,000
• Flexible work hours and work-from-home options
• Reimbursement for continuous education and technical training
• Comprehensive benefits package
  • Health, dental and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Perks including employee discounts, financial wellness planning, tuition reimbursement and more
• A culture that invests in people and technology
• Certified Great Place to Work and voted a  Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in software development and/or testing with deep expertise in performance testing
• Strong coding skills in object-oriented languages such as C# and Java Script
• Proficiency with Git and modern CI/CD pipelines
• Strong SQL skills to write, modify, and analyze queries for performance testing
• Understanding of system architecture concepts including APIs, caching, load balancers, and queues
• Ability to analyze complex systems and translate findings into actionable recommendations
• Clear communicator who partners effectively across technical and non-technical teams
• Strong ownership, accountability, and ability to influence technical direction

What you'll be doing:

• Own performance testing strategy and execution for assigned applications and platforms
• Design, build, and maintain performance testing frameworks for API and web-based systems
• Develop and execute performance test scenarios and datasets using tools such as JMeter, Blaze Meter, Taurus, and Sql Query Stress
• Analyze response times, throughput, concurrency patterns, and system behavior under load
• Use observability and monitoring tools including Datadog, Grafana, and Splunk to correlate test results with system metrics
• Identify performance bottlenecks and collaborate with engineering and infrastructure teams to drive remediation
• Evaluate environment and infrastructure requirements and make recommendations to meet expected SLAs
• Produce clear performance test reports outlining risks, findings, and recommendations
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, tooling enhancements, and AI-enabled solutions
• Mentor and support Automation Engineers in performance testing best practices

Where you'll be: 4289 Ivy Pointe Blvd Cincinnati, OH

Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.

About Us

Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is one of the largest freight brokerage firms in the nation. TQL connects customers with truckload freight that needs to be moved with quality carriers who have the capacity to move it.

As a company that operates 24/7/365, TQL manages work-life balance with sales support teams that assist with accounting, and after hours calls and specific needs. At TQL, the opportunities are endless which means that there is room for career advancement and the ability to write your own paycheck.

What's your worth? Our open and transparent communication from management creates a successful work environment and custom career path for our employees. TQL is an industry-leader in the logistics industry with unlimited potential. Be a part of something big.

Total Quality Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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