Overview
Full Time
Part Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Skills
Payment Gateways
.NET
Quality Assurance
Scalability
Test Scenarios
Apache JMeter
VSTS
HP LoadRunner
Dynatrace
AppDynamics
Grafana
New Relic
Development Testing
DevOps
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
KPI
Reporting
Performance Testing
CPU
Cloud Computing
Docker
Kubernetes
IaaS
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Soft Skills
Risk Assessment
Communication
Attention To Detail
Automated Testing
Collaboration
SANS
Job Details
Performance Test Engineer
Location - Dallas, TX
Product: Payment Gateway Development & Maintenance using .NET Technology Stack
Overview:
We're looking for a Mid-Level Performance Test Engineer to join our QA team and help ensure our applications are fast, scalable, and reliable under real-world conditions.
Experience: 2-8 years of experience in performance testing or engineering
Technical Skills:
- Design and execute performance, load, stress, and scalability test scenarios
- Use tools like JMeter, VSTS, LoadRunner to simulate user activity and measure system behavior
- Analyze performance test results to identify bottlenecks and work with engineering teams to drive improvements
- Monitor application performance using tools such as Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Grafana, or New Relic
- Collaborate with developers, QA, and DevOps to integrate performance testing into CI/CD pipelines
- Define performance benchmarks, KPIs, and success criteria for applications and APIs Provide clear and actionable reporting on performance test outcomes
- Strong understanding of web technologies, APIs, and system resource usage (CPU, memory, I/O, etc.)
- Experience with monitoring and profiling tools in both local and cloud environments
- Familiarity with containerized platforms (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Behavioral/Soft Skills:
- Risk Assessment: Anticipate potential risks to project quality and timelines, recommending preventive measures early in the lifecycle.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in documenting issues, collaborating with developers, and discussing test results with stakeholders.
- Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail, ensuring thorough coverage of all scenarios during both manual and automated testing.
Collaboration: Work closely with developers and stakeholders to understand requirements and contribute towards delivering high-quality software.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.