Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 Month(s)
Skills
Apache JMeter
HP LoadRunner
Performance Testing
VSTS
Testing
Test Scenarios
Problem Solving
DevOps
Docker
Kubernetes
Job Details
Performance Test Engineer
Location: Dallas,TX
Employment Type: C2H
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: 6-8 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.
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