Overview
Job Summary:
We are looking for a Lead Performance Tester to oversee and drive performance testing initiatives across various applications. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in performance testing tools, strong analytical skills, and a passion for identifying and resolving system bottlenecks. You will collaborate closely with development, QA, and infrastructure teams to ensure our systems perform optimally under load.
Key Responsibilities:
● Lead performance testing efforts across multiple projects
● Design, develop, and execute performance, load, stress, and scalability tests
● Create test plans, scenarios, and scripts using tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, NeoLoad, or
Gatling
● Monitor and analyze system metrics (CPU, memory, response time, throughput)
● Identify performance bottlenecks and collaborate with dev teams to fix issues
● Provide detailed test reports with findings, graphs, and recommendations
● Maintain and enhance test automation frameworks for performance testing
● Support CI/CD pipelines with integrated performance testing
● Mentor and guide junior performance testers in the team
● Work closely with stakeholders for performance sign-offs and risk assessment
Required Skills & Qualifications:
● Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
● Expertise in tools like Apache JMeter, LoadRunner, NeoLoad, or BlazeMeter
● Strong knowledge of web protocols (HTTP, HTTPS), APIs (REST/SOAP), and database
performance
● Experience with monitoring tools (Dynatrace, AppDynamics, New Relic, Grafana, etc.)
● Good understanding of system architecture, microservices, and cloud infrastructure
● Familiarity with scripting languages (JavaScript, Python, Shell)
● Experience integrating performance tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, etc.)
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
● Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Performance testing: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
