QA lead -Performance Testing
Photon Career Site
Salary: $48,000 - $168,000 / year
Role & seniority: Lead Performance Test Engineer (12+ years experience); leadership/management of performance testing teams; primary liaison with customer stakeholders
Stack/tools: Performance testing: k6 with JavaScript (mandatory); API testing: Postman, Java with Rest Assured; Visualization/Reporting: Grafana
Top 3 responsibilities
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Define and own the overall performance testing strategy across programs
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Lead, mentor, and coordinate a team of performance test engineers; engage with customer stakeholders
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Translate requirements into performance goals; design and script tests; review results and drive improvements
Must-have skills
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12+ years in performance testing with hands-on expertise
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Proven lead/manager experience in performance testing teams
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Strong scripting skills in k6/JavaScript; deep understanding of performance concepts, metrics, and methodologies
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Experience defining performance strategies for complex enterprise systems; ability to communicate with senior stakeholders
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with DevOps collaboration to resolve bottlenecks; architecture/development/QA cross-functional work
Location & work type
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Location not specified; independent contractor (contract role)
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Benefits typical for full-time roles noted; compensation range USD 48,000–168,000 (dependent on experience)
Full Description
Lead Performance Test Engineer We are looking for a Lead Performance Test Engineer with 12+ years of experience to own performance testing strategy and execution for large scale B2B and B2C web platforms in the automotive domain. This role requires strong hands on performance testing expertise along with the ability to lead teams and engage directly with customer stakeholders. What you will do Define and own the overall performance testing strategy across programs Lead and mentor a team of performance test engineers Act as the primary performance testing point of contact for customer stakeholders Translate business and non functional requirements into clear performance goals Drive hands on performance test design and scripting using k6 with JavaScript Review test results and guide teams on performance improvements Work closely with architects, developers, and DevOps teams to resolve bottlenecks What we are looking for 12+ years of experience in performance testing with strong hands on expertise Proven experience in a Lead or Manager role managing performance testing teams Strong hands on experience scripting performance tests using k6 and JavaScript Deep understanding of performance testing concepts, methodologies, and metrics Experience defining performance strategies for complex enterprise systems Ability to communicate clearly with senior customer and engineering stakeholders Tool stack
Performance Testing: k6 with JavaScript is mandatory
API Testing: Postman, Java with Rest Assured
Visualization and Reporting: Grafana Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 48,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 168,000 Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role. Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees. This position is available for independent contractors No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
