We are looking for an experienced Performance Test Engineer to lead performance testing initiatives across multiple teams. The role involves defining performance strategies, identifying system bottlenecks, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal system performance and scalability.
Roles and Responsibilities
Leading performance testing efforts across multiple delivery teams, setting standards and best practices.
Collaborating with developers, QA team members, and other stakeholders to identify performance test requirements and ensure adequate coverage.
Performing root cause analysis, monitoring, and analyzing system performance metrics to identify bottlenecks and performance issues.
Defining, implementing, and owning performance testing strategies across multiple services and systems.
Communicating performance risks and findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Advising on the best tools and technologies for performance testing.
Integrating performance tests into CI/CD pipelines with appropriate thresholds and automated triggers.
Required Skills
Strong hands-on experience and expertise as a Performance Test Engineer
Proficiency in performance testing tools such as JMeter or similar
Solid understanding of HTTP, REST, WebSocket, and other communication protocolsKnowledge of when and how to apply various types of performance tests
Strong grasp of performance metrics and KPIs
Preferably experienced with cloud environments (e.g., AWS), and familiar with monitoring and profiling tools such as Elastic Stack, Kibana, or similar
Proficient in scripting languages for performance or automation testing (e.g., Groovy, Shell, Java, JavaScript, or Python)
Nice to have: Experience in building a team of performance testers (internal and external), and fostering a performance testing community.
Nice to have: Skills and project experience in test automation.
Performance Testing, JMeter, HTTP, REST, WebSocket, Performance Metrics, Root Cause Analysis, CI/CD Integration, AWS, Elastic Stack, Kibana, Monitoring Tools, Profiling Tools, Groovy, Shell Scripting, Java, JavaScript, Python, Test Automation