Zinkworks partners with leading Telecommunications and Financial Services organizations to modernize legacy systems, migrate mission-critical platforms to the cloud, and engineer AI-driven automation. From OSS transformation to rApp development and network intelligence, our teams simplify complexity and turn it into a competitive advantage. Based in Ireland and operating across the EU, UK, and US, Zinkworks combines deep domain expertise with delivery excellence to help clients modernize faster and operate smarter.
Overview
Zinkworks is seeking a QA & Performance Test Lead to drive quality assurance activities for complex cloud-native platforms. This role will lead QA strategy, oversee testing processes, and ensure system performance, reliability, and security across large-scale telecom applications.
Key Responsibilities
Lead QA strategy and testing activities across complex engineering programmes.
Design and execute performance testing strategies for large-scale cloud-native applications.
Conduct and oversee security testing and validation activities.
Build and manage automated testing frameworks.
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the development lifecycle.
Ensure scalability and reliability for large-scale telecom systems.
Required Skills & Experience
Strong expertise in performance testing and performance engineering.
Experience in designing test strategy for performance testing, stress testing
Experience in test automation and guiding teams by helping them identify end-to-end tests for automation
Experience conducting security testing and validation.
Experience in testing cloud-native and distributed systems.
Experience working with large-scale telecom or enterprise platforms.
Desirable Skills
Experience with test automation frameworks.
Experience with CI/CD and DevOps pipelines.
Knowledge of Kubernetes or cloud-native architectures.
At Zinkworks, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe that our strength lies in the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our team members. By embracing an inclusive environment, we empower innovation and collaboration across all levels of our organisation. Based in Ireland, we are proud to support and engage with our local communities through meaningful initiatives that promote equity and opportunity. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, as we actively contribute to creating a more inclusive and connected society for all.
Skills Required
- Strong expertise in performance testing and performance engineering
- Experience designing test strategy for performance testing and stress testing
- Experience in test automation and identifying end-to-end tests for automation
- Experience conducting security testing and validation
- Experience testing cloud-native and distributed systems
- Experience working with large-scale telecom or enterprise platforms
- Experience with test automation frameworks
- Experience with CI/CD and DevOps pipelines
- Knowledge of Kubernetes or cloud-native architectures
What We Do
Zinkworks is a global leader in software innovation and a trusted partner to Telecommunications and Financial Services organizations worldwide. The company specializes in modernizing legacy systems, migrating mission-critical platforms to the cloud, and engineering AI-driven automation to help clients accelerate growth, improve operational efficiency, and prepare for the future in technically complex environments.
