Performance QA
Experience Level: Intermediate (2-5 years)
Responsibilities:
- Analyze non-functional requirements (NFRs) and collaborate with stakeholders to define performance testing scope.
- Design and develop performance test scripts using tools such as JMeter, or k6
- Set up and manage performance test environments, including data preparation and monitoring tools (e.g. Dynatrace )
- Execute various types of performance tests including Load, Stress, Volume,Endurance and Availability testing.
- Analyze test results to identify performance bottlenecks and work with developers or infrastructure teams to investigate root causes.
- Produce detailed performance test reports with findings, metrics (TPS, response time, error rate, etc.), and improvement recommendations.
- Support Cl/CD integration for automated performance testing (optional butpreferred).
- Stay up to date with performance testing best practices and propose process improvements.
Qualifications:
- 2-5 years of experience in software testing with at least 1-2 years focused on performance testing.
- Hands-on experience with one or more performance test tools: Apache JMeter (preferred), k6.
- Familiarity with application and infrastructure monitoring tools.
- Good understanding of HTTP protocol, REST APIs, and system architecture (e.g.,client-server, microservices).
- Ability to analyze system metrics and logs to pinpoint bottlenecks or resource limitations.
- Basic knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab Cl) is a plus.
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with testing in cloud environments.
- Scripting experience (e.g., Python, Bash, or JavaScript).
- Experience with database performance analysis and SQL tuning.
- Knowledge of mocking services using GoMock or similar frameworks is a plus.