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Job Title Performance Testing Team Lead – Banking Applications (JMeter Expert)

Role Summar yWe are looking for a highly driven Performance Testing Team Lead with deep expertise in JMeter and enterprise-scale performance engineering. The role will lead end-to-end performance testing for a complex banking application landscape, covering thick client, thin client, and web-based systems .The candidate will be the face of performance testing, owning strategy, execution, stakeholder communication, and issue closure

. Key Responsibiliti esPerformance Testing Leadersh ipLead and own end-to-end performance testing for multiple banking applications across channe lsDefine performance test strategy, scope, workloads, and success criter iaDrive test planning, execution, analysis, reporting, and sign-o ffTechnical Expertise (JMete

r. Design and develop advanced JMeter scripts (HTTP, Web, APIs, DB, custom protocol

s. Handle parameterization, correlation, assertions, listeners, and custom plugi

• nsOptimize scripts for scalability, reusability, and accura
• cyAnalyze performance bottlenecks and provide actionable recommendatio
• nsStakeholder & Delivery Manageme
• ntAct as the single point of contact for performance testing with senior stakeholde
• rsConfidently chase dependencies, risks, and issues and escalate professionally until closu
• rePresent test outcomes, risks, and recommendations to technology and business leade
• rsCollaborate with development, infrastructure, middleware, and vendor tea
• msTeam & Ownersh
• ipLead, mentor, and guide a team of performance teste
• rsReview scripts, results, and reports to ensure quality and consisten
• cyBuild a strong performance testing mindset within the progr

am Required Skills & Experie nceMust H aveStrong hands-on expertise in JMeter (non-negotiab le)Proven experience in performance testing of banking / financial services applicati onsExperience testing thick client, thin client, web, and API-based applicati onsExcellent understanding of load, stress, endurance, and spike test ingStrong problem-solving and analytical ski llsBehavioral & Leadership Tra itsSelf-driven, proactive, and ownership-orien tedAbility to chase, follow up, and escalate issues professiona llyDynamic personality with an aggressive delivery mindset (results-focused, not abrasi ve)Confident communicator with senior stakehold ersComfortable working in high-pressure, time-critical banking environme ntsNice to H aveExperience with APM tools (Dynatrace / AppDynamics / New Rel ic)Exposure to CI/CD integration for performance test ingExperience working with vendors and distributed te amsWhat Success Looks L ikeClear performance risk visibility for stakehold ersTimely closure of performance defects and dependenc iesConfident leadership presence as the face of performance test ingHigh-quality JMeter assets and consistent delivery across applicati

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