Performance Test Engineer

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Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

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12+ years of hands-on experience in quality Engineering, with a focus on performance testing.

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Strong hands on experience in developing nonfunctional performance test strategies, finalizing the scenarios, preparing effort estimations, and designing performance test plans and test scripts independently.

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Hands-on experience with performance testing tools and frameworks such as Jmeter/LoadRunner/Blazemeter/Gatling/Akamai or similar tools.

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Experience with performance monitoring & profiling tools such as New Relic/AppDynamics/Dynatrace/Data dog.

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Should have experience in analyzing monitoring tools reporting and leverage client-side monitoring tools as well

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Strong knowledge of performance testing methodologies, tools, and best practices, including load, stress, endurance, and scalability testing specific to cloud

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Solid understanding of web technologies, APIs, databases, and distributed systems architecture

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Experience with performance profiling and tuning techniques to identify and mitigate performance bottlenecks.

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Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker/Kubernetes) is a plus.

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Support for infra capacity planning through performance benchmarking

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Should have integrated the performance test suites in the CICD pipeline

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Solid understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.

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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

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Proficiency in documenting and sharing test metric reports with the team and project management.

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Attention to detail and the ability to effectively escalate issues and manage escalations.

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Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently and meet delivery deadlines.

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ISTQB or other relevant software testing certifications are desirable but not required.

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Knowledge in programming languages such as Java or Python, or C#, with understanding of object-oriented programming principles.

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Experience in leading performance testing initiatives and mentoring junior team members is highly desirable

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Should be able to define required test environment for performance testing

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Ability to scale up in functional test automation as a cross skilled SDET

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Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills; highly synergetic working style, strong interpersonal capabilities and relationship building; confirmed ability to lead diverse client and partner relationships, and to collaborate efficiently with customers and colleagues