Senior Performance Test Engineer - Remote

Overview

As a key member of the Software Quality Assurance team, we are seeking a Senior Software Performance Test Engineer with expertise in performance testing, performance engineering and performance optimizations.

In Short

• Design and execute performance, scalability, and load testing for complex systems hosted in Azure cloud.
• Develop and maintain test scripts using tools such as JMeter and scripting languages like Python, JavaScript, Groovy, or Java.
• Analyze performance test results, identify bottlenecks, and work with teams to implement improvements.
• Monitor Production data and adapt performance test approach based on actual product usage patterns.
• Define Non-Functional Requirements (NFR’s) based on industry best practices.
• Monitor and gather metrics using tools such as Grafana, Kibana, and Elasticsearch.
• Build and maintain test environments, leveraging Docker and containerized setups.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate performance tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Create comprehensive performance testing documentation.
• Ensure systems meet performance and reliability requirements under expected load conditions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a member of a performance test team.
• Hands-on experience with performance testing tools, including JMeter.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, Groovy, or Java.
• Experience with monitoring tools like Grafana, Kibana, and Thanos.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker).
• Familiarity with Elasticsearch and distributed systems.
• Experience with horizontal and vertical scaling of Kubernetes pods.
• Experience testing and refining KEDA (Kubernetes Event-driven Autoscaler) thresholds.
• Experience modeling peak and valley hours and defining associated load profiles/policies.
• Strong analytical skills to identify bottlenecks and optimize system performance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $105,000 - $125,000 per year.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
• Commitment to employee safety and well-being.
• Access to modern tools and technologies.