Performance Test Engineer

Job Description

Role & responsibilities Design performance testing strategies including load, stress, endurance, and scalability testing for web and mobile platforms. Develop and maintain test scripts using tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, and Locust. Execute performance tests for mobile applications (Android and iOS), simulating real-world usage patterns. Conduct performance testing on cloud platforms like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Monitor performance metrics using observability tools like Dynatrace, New Relic, and Grafana during test execution. Collaborate with development teams to identify and resolve performance issues, including memory leaks, slow queries, and thread bottlenecks. Integrate performance testing into CI/CD pipelines for continuous performance validation. Prepare detailed performance reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders and management. Establish performance testing best practices and mentor junior QA or SDET engineers. Work closely with DevOps, developers, and product managers to ensure performance goals align with business requirements. Root Cause Analysis: Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot and get fixes done. Experience: 3+ years in performance testing/engineering. Technical Skills: Proficiency in performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, etc.). Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Shell, Groovy, or JavaScript). Knowledge of protocols (HTTP, REST, WebSocket, SOAP). Experience in testing mobile applications on Android and iOS platform Experience in cloud performance testing on AWS, Azure, and GCP Experience with APM tools (Grafana,Dynatrace, New Relic, etc.) and database performance tuning (SQL/NoSQL). Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes). Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret complex data and troubleshoot performance issues. Communication: Strong verbal/written skills to articulate technical issues to non-technical stakeholders. Certifications (Preferred): ISTQB Performance Testing, AWS Certified DevOps