Performance Test Engineer

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Seeking an experienced Performance Engineer QE to join our Technology team, specializing in Non-Functional Requirements (NFR) testing and performance optimization for US Corporate Banking platforms. This role focuses on developing robust NFR test strategies, collaborating with application teams, and ensuring optimal system performance through effective tool selection and execution.

Key Responsibilities

Execute performance testing including load, stress, spike, volume, endurance, and resiliency scenarios.

Conduct system capacity planning and provide infrastructure sizing recommendations.

Monitor and analyze system resources (CPU, memory, disk I / O, network) to identify bottlenecks.

Perform application profiling and root cause analysis for code-level and system-level issues.

Coordinate security performance testing and assess performance impacts of penetration testing.

Tool Management & Integration

Maintain expertise in performance testing tools : JMeter, LoadRunner, Neoload, Gatling, K6, Locust, BlazeMeter.

Familiarity with JMeter, LoadRunner, Locust, and Neoload is required. Ability to select the most appropriate tool for each NFR test and flexibility to learn new tools is essential. Full expertise in all tools is not expected upfront.

Implement and manage security testing tools : OWASP ZAP.

Utilize APM and monitoring solutions : AppDynamics, Splunk.

Integrate NFR tests into CI / CD pipelines and manage dedicated performance testing environments.

Evaluate and recommend emerging NFR testing tools based on business needs.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

5+ years’ experience in performance testing and NFR validation for enterprise applications.

Experience working on large integration projects with multiple workstreams.

Strong proficiency in performance testing tools, particularly JMeter, LoadRunner, Locust, or Neoload.

Experience with at least one required; ability to select the right tool and willingness to learn new tools is essential.

Hands‑on experience with APM and monitoring solutions : AppDynamics, Splunk.

Strong analytical skills in performance analysis, bottleneck identification, and capacity planning.

Proven ability to facilitate requirements sessions and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Solid understanding of system architecture : databases, web services, microservices, and cloud platforms.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

IT Services and IT Consulting

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