Role & seniority: Performance Tester, Entry level

Stack/tools

Testing: JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, Locust, K6
Scripting: Shell, Python, JavaScript
Monitoring/observability: Dynatrace, New Relic, Splunk
Web/architectures: HTTP/HTTPS, REST APIs, microservices

Top 3 responsibilities

Design and execute performance test plans, scenarios, and scripts
Run load, stress, endurance, and spike tests; monitor system resources and identify bottlenecks
Analyze results, generate reports, and collaborate with developers/DevOps to optimize performance

Must-have skills

Proficiency with performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner, K6)
Scripting ability (Shell, Python, JavaScript)
Understanding of web protocols and architectures (HTTP/HTTPS, REST APIs, microservices)
Experience with monitoring tools (Dynatrace, New Relic, Splunk)
Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and root-cause analysis

Nice-to-haves: Not specified

Location & work type

Weehawken, NJ 07086
100% onsite, five days a week
Duration: 12 months
Employment type: Full-time (onsite contract)

Full Description

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Performance Tester

Weehawken, NJ 07086 (100% Onsite All 5 days a Week)

12 Months

!! Face to Face Interview 100% Required !!

Job Description

As Performance Tester you will design, execute, and analyze load, stress, and scalability tests to ensure software applications meet speed and stability requirements under load. Key responsibilities include scripting scenarios (JMeter, LoadRunner), monitoring system resources (CPU, memory), identifying bottlenecks, and reporting findings to developers.

Key Responsibilities

Test Strategy & Design: Create performance test plans, scenarios, and scripts based on business requirements.

Execution: Run load, stress, endurance, and spike tests using tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, or Locust.

Analysis & Reporting: Analyze results to identify performance bottlenecks, such as slow response times or high resource usage, and generate reports.

Collaboration: Work with developers, QA, and DevOps to troubleshoot issues and recommend optimization improvements.

Monitoring: Monitor infrastructure metrics (CPU, Memory, DB queries) during tests.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Tools: Proficiency in performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner, K6).

Scripting: Experience with scripting languages like Shell, Python, or JavaScript.

Understanding of Architectures: Knowledge of web protocols (HTTP/HTTPS, REST APIs, microservices).

Monitoring Tools: Familiarity with tools like Dynatrace, New Relic, or Splunk.

Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze data, interpret logs, and identify root causes of performance issues.

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Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Quality Assurance Industries Software Development