Performance engineer
South San Francisco, CA, US • Posted 4 days ago • Updated 4 days ago

Zeal Solutions Inc
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Job Details
Skills
- Performance
Summary
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Performance Test Engineer to design, develop, and execute performance testing solutions for enterprise-scale applications. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with modern performance testing tools and scripting, and the ability to analyze system behavior under load to ensure scalability, reliability, and stability.
Key Responsibilities
Design and execute performance, load, stress, endurance, and scalability tests
Develop and maintain performance test scripts using K6, Locust, and Gatling
Write and customize test scripts using JavaScript
Analyze performance test results and identify bottlenecks across application, database, and infrastructure layers
Collaborate with development, DevOps, and QA teams to resolve performance issues
Monitor system performance during test execution and production validation
Prepare performance test reports and provide recommendations for optimization
Integrate performance testing into CI/CD pipelines
Required Skills & Qualifications
5+ years of experience in Performance / Load Testing
Strong hands-on experience with K6, Locust, and Gatling
Proficiency in JavaScript for scripting and test customization
Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and web applications
Solid understanding of performance metrics (throughput, latency, response time, TPS, etc.)
Experience with Linux/Unix environments
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git, etc.)
Nice to Have
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Monitoring tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, New Relic, or Dynatrace
Prior experience in large-scale or high-traffic systems
- Dice Id: 91172983
- Position Id: 8872553
- Posted 4 days ago
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