Performance Engineering :
- Design and execute comprehensive Load, Stress, Endurance, Spike , and Volume tests using tools like Apache JMeter , LoadRunner , or NeoLoad .
- Build robust performance test frameworks tailored for microservices hosted on EKS .
- Conduct end-to-end performance benchmarking across API, database, and UI layers.
AWS Cloud and EKS Focus :
Work directly with AWS services such as EKS, EC2, S3, RDS, CloudWatch , and Application Load Balancer (ALB) during test planning and execution.Simulate real-world distributed load in EKS-based environments and evaluate auto-scaling behaviors , node performance , and pod-level resource usage .Collaborate with DevOps to ensure test pods are deployed and scaled properly in Kubernetes clusters.Monitoring & Observability :
Use tools like Grafana , CloudWatch , Prometheus , Datadog , and New Relic to monitor performance metrics in real time.Analyze system behavior through dashboards, logs, and alerts to identify performance bottlenecks and degradation.Capture pod-level metrics (CPU, memory, network) from Kubernetes namespaces and workloads under test.CI / CD and Automation Integration :
Integrate performance test suites into CI / CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins , GitHub Actions , or AWS CodePipeline .Ensure automated execution of performance tests as part of build validations and release gates.Reliability & Caching Validation :
Validate caching layers (Redis, CDN, Memcached) and their impact on response time under high load.Provide recommendations to improve system reliability, latency, and throughput using test results and observability data.Must-Have Skills :
8+ years in Performance Testing & EngineeringStrong expertise with JMeter , Neo Load , or similar toolsSolid hands-on experience with AWS and especially EKS (pods, nodes, services, auto-scaling)Strong understanding of Kubernetes workloads, Helm charts, and config mapsFamiliarity with monitoring and logging in cloud-native environments : Grafana, CloudWatch, Datadog, PrometheusBasic scripting in Python , Shell , or GroovyExperience in testing REST APIs, microservices , and containerized applications🌟 Nice-to-Have :
AWS Certification (Cloud Practitioner, Developer Associate, or DevOps Engineer)Experience with Terraform , Helm , or KustomizeFamiliarity with chaos testing or resilience validationExperience with service mesh performance