Engineer, Software Automation Test Architect

Spectra Logic•Boulder, CO

5d•$150,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a senior technical leader within Spectra’s Test Engineering Group, you will define and drive the automation architecture and quality strategy for next-generation storage platforms. This role focuses on building scalable, maintainable, and high-performance automated validation systems for complex distributed environments spanning object storage, tape, hybrid cloud, and on-prem infrastructure. You will partner across engineering, DevOps, and product teams to ensure high-quality releases while accelerating delivery through intelligent automation.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience in software testing, with significant focus on automation and system-level validation
Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale automation frameworks and strategies
Strong programming experience with Go (preferred), or other languages such as Python, Java, or similar
Deep understanding of distributed systems, including failure modes, consistency, and scalability
Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and test orchestration systems
Strong analytical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills across complex software and infrastructure systems
Experience working in Linux/Unix environments and familiarity with system administration concepts
Ability to work effectively in Agile environments with rapidly changing priorities
Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and influence cross-functional teams
Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly

Nice To Haves

Experience with object storage (S3-compatible), NAS, or tape-based storage systems
Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with hardware and software integrated systems and lab-based testing environments
Experience with performance, load, and chaos testing methodologies
Familiarity with test management and analytics tools (e.g., qTest, TestRail)

Responsibilities

Defining and owning the enterprise-wide test automation architecture across multiple product lines
Designing scalable, modular automation frameworks for API, system, performance, and UI testing
Leading the development of automation infrastructure using modern programming languages (Go preferred)
Building and evolving automated test environments that mirror real-world customer deployments
Driving integration of automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins) for continuous validation
Developing strategies for validating distributed systems, including failover, data integrity, and performance at scale
Establishing best practices for test design, data management, and environment orchestration
Performing deep root cause analysis on complex system issues and driving systemic quality improvements
Mentoring engineers and influencing quality practices across teams and organizations
Collaborating with development, DevOps, and product teams to implement shift-left and continuous testing strategies