- Company Name
- TekStaff IT Solutions
- Job Title
- Performance Test Engineer
- Job Description
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Job title: Performance Test Engineer
Role Summary: Lead the design, execution, and analysis of performance testing for n-tier applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and optimal resource utilization across cloud platforms.
Expectations:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience overseeing end-to-end performance programs, including test strategy, methodologies, and tool development.
- 5+ years of proven skill in performance testing, simulation, analysis, and monitoring in distributed (n‑tier) environments.
- At least 3 years of hands‑on load testing, with deep expertise in JMeter.
- Extensive Agile methodology experience (5+ years).
- Proficiency with cloud technologies, specifically Azure (5+ years).
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect and maintain performance testing frameworks and processes.
- Design, develop, and execute load, stress, and scalability tests using JMeter and related tools.
- Analyze performance data; produce actionable insights and remediation plans.
- Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to integrate performance requirements into CI/CD pipelines.
- Monitor and optimize application performance on Azure, including resource utilization and cost efficiency.
- Mentor junior testers and drive continuous improvement in performance testing practices.
Required Skills:
- Strong command of performance testing principles and tools (JMeter, etc.).
- Advanced experience with performance analysis, monitoring, and bottleneck identification.
- Solid knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban).
- Hands‑on experience with Azure services (App Service, VMs, AKS, etc.).
- Proficient in performance scripting, data manipulation, and report generation.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
Required Education & Certifications:
- University degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combined education, training, and experience.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, ISTQB Performance Testing) are a plus.