PRIMARY PURPOSE:Under the general direction of the Manager, applies test engineering and product knowledge in the design of tests and testing strategies for the validation and quality assessment of CAISO production software products. Applies technical and process knowledge to ensure testing processes are aligned to the CAISO quality practices, including security, performance, integration and functional testing (for adapters). Responsible for establishing and maintaining the Software Test Automation and Performance Test Engineering code base, the integration and security testing posture, and assessing the appropriate level and depth of testing needed for ISO software releases, with input from the Quality Assurance Lead as necessary. Leads technical improvements for CAISO Enterprise Test Methodology, procedures, guidelines, and tools to ensure continued operational excellence. Provides technical or process training to other staff as required. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Responsible for the planning and execution of the optimum level of Security, Integration and Performance Tests, assessing test results and making recommendations for areas and prioritization to address variances and performance tuning as needed, including recommendations to the QRB, with inputs from the Quality Assurance Lead. Establishes testing methodologies, standards, tools and techniques for Security, Integration, Load/Performance Test Engineering and functional testing for adapters.
 Leads technical aspects of test planning, determines the quantity and quality of tests, and ensures requirements are testable and software meets ISO’s requirements. Responsible for estimation of Integration, Security, Performance, and Functional tests (for adapters) as well as Test Automation efforts. May receive guidance from the Quality Assurance Lead when needed. Optimizes the sequencing and scope of technical testing aspects to drive lower Total Cost of Quality for ISO solutions. 
 Leads testing teams, related to the quality of tests and test records, to ensure all ISO software meets or exceeds the established quality standards and drives sustained reduction in defect escape rates to higher environments.
 Establishes and maintains ISO Performance and Test Automation framework, performs code-reviews and maintenance of related scripts.
 Establishes and maintains ISO product baseline tests and incremental test labs/cases and evidence for software security, performance and integration.
 Provides input on enterprise level test framework architecture, integration, and security principles related to software testing as well as high-value optimal scope for test automation.