Performance Test Engineer

Key Skills:

Scripting skills
Understanding of performance testing process,
Knowledge of open-source performance testing tools such as K6, Gatling
Develop scalable performance testing frameworks using open-source performance testing tools such as K6, Gatling or JMeter
object-oriented programming languages such as Java, Python or JavaScript

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Design, script, and execute performance tests for various APIs and Web Applications
Develop scalable performance testing frameworks using open-source performance testing tools such as K6, Gatling or JMeter
Simulate production conditions, to performance test various retail and back-office systems
Use application performance monitoring tools such as Datadog, Grafana for real-time performance analysis, tuning and optimization
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Development, Quality Engineering, Product and Enterprise Architecture to ensure seamless performance across all platforms
Use defect tracking software such as JIRA to enter and track performance defects
Develop and maintain test plans, test cases and other performance test artefacts
Analyze, document and distribute performance test results

Qualifications & Skills:

Experience with performance testing and engineering concepts, process and best practices
Experience with test automation frameworks; preferably open-source performance testing tools such as Apache JMeter, K6 or Gatling
Experience with tools such as LoadRunner or NeoLoad is a plus
Strong skills in object-oriented programming languages such as Java, Python or JavaScript
Good working knowledge of SQL
Knowledge of API and Web applications performance testing concepts
Experience with API, microservice architecture and cloud platforms
Experience with performance monitoring and optimization tools such as Datadog, Grafana or New Relic
Good understanding and experience in Agile methodology
Experience with defect tracking tools such as JIRA or others
Strong skills in interpreting and analyzing performance test results
Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
A team player with ability to multi-task; enjoys working in fast paced and high-pressure environment
Passion for quality and excellent attention to detail