Senior Performance Test Engineer

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

Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Gurgaon

We are seeking a Senior Performance Test Engineer to assess business processes, test, and identify performance issues in complex business solutions comprising multiple integrated systems.

The ideal candidate will provide expert guidance and direction in the area of business application performance, demonstrating quick learning capabilities, creativity, and effective communication skills to convince others based on technical facts and details.

If you are interested in this opportunity – apply!

Responsibilities

Design and execute performance tests understanding both functional and non-functional requirements
Analyze complex system architectures and develop creative solutions to performance problems
Document test results, analysis, and processes thoroughly
Provide guidance on performance optimization across various business applications
Work independently and take full ownership of assigned tasks
Collaborate with development teams to enhance system performance
Identify and troubleshoot system bottlenecks
Mentor junior performance test engineers
Continuously update knowledge on industry trends and best practices in performance testing

Requirements

Overall 5+ years of experience with a minimum of 2 years in performance testing
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Profound Computer Science background
Strong experience in using Performance testing tools like JMeter
Working knowledge of SQL
Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Perl, or Java
Familiarity with Linux environments including strong bash skills
Understanding of TCP/IP, SSH, OS bottlenecks identification, and hardware monitoring tools
Solid grasp of latency concepts, memory, CPU utilization, multi-threading, cache, and memory management
Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks
Strong communication skills
Ability to document test results, analysis, and processes

Nice to have

Experience with event-driven applications (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka)
Experience with Continuous Integration tools like Jenkins
Knowledge of PostgreSQL DB performance, SQL tuning, and system administration
Familiarity with monitoring tools, embedded OS tools, and any Application Performance Management (APM) tools
Experience with .NET profiling