Job Summary :
We are looking for a QA 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 :
- 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 assessments
Required Skills & Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field3 - 5 years of experience in performance testingExpertise in tools like Apache JMeter, LoadRunner, NeoLoad, or BlazeMeterStrong knowledge of web protocols (HTTP, HTTPS), APIs (REST / SOAP), and database performanceExperience with monitoring tools (Dynatrace, AppDynamics, New Relic, Grafana, etc.)Good understanding of system architecture, microservices, and cloud infrastructureFamiliarity with scripting languages (JavaScript, Python, Shell)Experience integrating performance tests into CI / CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, etc.)Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and leadership abilities.(ref : hirist.tech)