
Quality Engineering Lead (Test Lead)
Accenture • Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Role & seniority: Quality Engineering Lead (Test Lead); Senior/lead-level performance testing specialist
Stack/tools: JMeter; observability tools (e.g., Dynatrace); systems: Salesforce, FED, Mulesoft, Data Lake, CMS, GenAI; Agile/DevOps practices; test automation
Top 3 responsibilities
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Design, implement, and maintain performance testing strategies across multiple systems
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Use JMeter with observability tools to simulate load, analyze behavior, and identify bottlenecks
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define KPIs/benchmarks and drive continuous testing and performance optimization
Must-have skills
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Minimum 5 years in Performance Testing Strategy
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Proficiency with JMeter and integration with observability systems (e.g., Dynatrace)
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Deep knowledge of Salesforce, FED, Mulesoft, Data Lake, CMS, GenAI applications from performance perspective
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Strong QA, test automation experience; analytical/problem-solving abilities; familiarity with Agile/DevOps
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15 years of full-time education
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Nice-to-haves: hands-on with GenAI performance considerations; broader experience with observability, monitoring, and end-to-end performance coverage
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Location & work type: Pune, India; on-site role (corporate/office-based) with Agile/DevOps delivery context
Full Description
Project Role: Quality Engineering Lead (Test Lead) Project Role Description : Leads a team of quality engineers through multi-disciplinary team planning and ecosystem integration to accelerate delivery and drive quality across the application lifecycle. Applies business and functional knowledge to develop end-to-end testing strategies through the use of quality processes and methodologies. Applies testing methodologies, principles and processes to define and implement key metrics to manage and assess the testing process including test execution and defect resolution. Must have skills : Apache JMeter Good to have skills : Performance Testing Strategy Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education We are seeking an experienced Performance Testing Specialist to join our dynamic team in Pune. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in performance testing strategies, hands-on experience with JMeter and observability tools, (Dynatrace) and a working knowledge of systems like Salesforce, FED, Mulesoft, Data Lake, CMS, and GenAI solutions from performance test perspective. This role demands an analytical mindset, technical proficiency, and a solid understanding of Agile and DevOps methodologies. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain effective performance testing strategies across multiple systems and platforms. Use JMeter in conjunction with observability tools to simulate load and analyze system behavior. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define performance benchmarks and KPIs. Identify performance bottlenecks and provide actionable insights for system optimization. Apply best practices in quality assurance methodologies and performance engineering. Support test automation initiatives and contribute to continuous testing frameworks. Work with systems including Salesforce, FED, Mulesoft, Data Lake, CMS, and GenAI-based solutions to ensure end-to-end performance coverage. Contribute to Agile ceremonies and DevOps workflows to promote testing as a continuous activity. Required Skills and Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in Performance Testing Strategy. Proficiency with JMeter and integration with observability systems (e.g., Dynatrace, etc.). Strong knowledge of Salesforce, FED, Mulesoft, Data Lake, CMS, and GenAI-based applications from performance test parameters perspective. Deep understanding of QA processes and methodologies. Experience with test automation tools and frameworks. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 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