Lead Performance Test Engineer

Performance Testing, Apache JMeter, Linux, Python, Jenkins, PostgreSQL.Performance tuning

Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Gurgaon

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Performance Test Engineer to join our team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for assessing business processes, testing, and identifying performance issues within complex integrated systems. This role requires a quick learner with strong technical expertise and the ability to provide guidance and direction in the area of business application performance.

If you are interested in this opportunity – apply!

Responsibilities

Design and execute performance tests to assess functional and non-functional requirements
Analyze test results and provide actionable insights to improve system performance
Understand complex system architectures and develop creative solutions to performance issues
Document test results, analysis, and processes clearly and effectively
Provide guidance and direction on business application performance
Work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks
Communicate technical facts and details persuasively to convince others
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and efficiency
Mentor and lead junior performance test engineers

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of experience with at least 4 years in performance testing
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Solid background in Computer Science
Experience in using Performance testing tools such as JMeter
Strong understanding of hardware concepts including latency, memory, CPU utilization, multi-threading, cache, and memory management
Working knowledge of SQL
Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g. Python, Perl, Java)
Strong command of Linux environments, including bash, tcp/ip, SSH, OS bottlenecks identification, and hardware monitoring tools
Ability to document test results, analysis, and processes effectively
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
Experience with system architecture analysis and performance problem-solving
Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks

Nice to have

Experience with event-driven applications (e.g. RabbitMQ, Kafka)
Experience with CI tools such as Jenkins
Knowledge of PostgreSQL DB performance, SQL tuning, and system administration
Familiarity with monitoring tools, embedded OS tools, and any APM tools
Experience with .NET profiling