Performance Testing Engineer

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Performance Testing Engineer to design, implement, and optimize performance testing frameworks. The ideal candidate will have expertise in performance engineering principles, testing tools, and agile methodologies. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to ensure application performance, scalability, and reliability.

Required Qualifications & Skills
5+ years of experience in Performance Engineering or Testing roles.Expertise in LoadRunner, JMeter, and other performance testing tools.Hands-on experience with APM tools like Dynatrace, New Relic, or AppDynamics.Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and containerized environments.Strong understanding of CI/CD processes, Agile methodologies, and DevOps best practices.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Self-motivated with the ability to take ownership and drive initiatives independently.

Key Responsibilities
Performance Testing & Engineering:Design and execute performance tests using LoadRunner, JMeter, or similar tools.Analyze application performance issues and provide optimization recommendations.Utilize APM tools such as Dynatrace, New Relic, or AppDynamics to monitor system performance.Continuous Integration & Agile Practices:Implement performance testing strategies in CI/CD pipelines to support continuous improvement.Work within Agile/DevOps environments, collaborating with development teams to integrate performance testing.Containerization & Cloud Technologies:Work with Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift for testing applications in containerized environments.Ensure performance testing strategies align with modern cloud-native architectures.Collaboration & Problem-Solving:Partner with Product Owners and Scrum teams to define performance requirements and assess system capabilities.Review iteration plans, test scope, and deliverables to ensure quality and performance standards are met.

Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of software development experience in Golang, Python, Java, or JavaScript.Exposure to product lifecycle management (PLM) and risk assessment frameworks.Experience in cross-team collaboration and innovation-driven performance improvements.

Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.8+ years of industry experience preferred, with at least 5 years in performance testing.A combination of relevant experience, certifications, and military service may be considered in lieu of a degree.