Senior Test Automation Engineer - Performance Testing
Total Quality Logistics • Tampa, Florida, United States
Salary: $98,630 - $140,000 / year
Role & seniority: Senior Test Automation Engineer – Performance Testing
Stack/tools: C# and JavaScript; Git; CI/CD pipelines; SQL; APIs, caching, load balancers, queues; performance tools: JMeter, BlazeMeter, Taurus, SqlQueryStress; observability: Datadog, Grafana, Splunk
Top 3 responsibilities
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Own performance testing strategy and execution for assigned applications/platforms
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Design/build/maintain performance testing frameworks for API/web systems; develop test scenarios and datasets
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Analyze metrics, identify bottlenecks, collaborate with engineering/infrastructure to drive remediation and meet SLAs; produce clear performance reports
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Must-have skills: 8+ years in software development/testing with performance testing; degree in CS/engineering or equivalent; strong object-oriented coding (C#/JavaScript); strong SQL; understanding of APIs, caching, load balancers, queues; ability to translate complex findings and communicate across teams; ownership and technical influence
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Nice-to-haves: AI-enabled performance testing approaches; mentoring Automation Engineers; experience driving automation/tooling improvements
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Location & work type: Tampa, FL (601 S Harbour Island Blvd, #230); flexible hours and work-from-home options; no visa sponsorship available; employment sponsorship not provided.
Full Description
About the role
- As a Senior Test Automation Engineer specializing in Performance Testing, you’ll own performance quality across critical TQL applications and platforms. You’ll be responsible for ensuring systems are scalable, reliable, and able to perform under real-world demand. You’ll partner closely with software engineering, architecture, infrastructure, and Quality Engineering teams to identify risks early, shape performance strategy, and drive solutions that improve system resilience and customer experience. In this role, you’ll influence how performance testing is designed, executed, and evolved—including leveraging modern automation and AI-enabled approaches to improve speed and efficiency.
What we’re looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of experience in software development and/or testing with deep expertise in performance testing
- Strong coding skills in object-oriented languages such as C# and JavaScript
- Proficiency with Git and modern CI/CD pipelines
- Strong SQL skills to write, modify, and analyze queries for performance testing
- Understanding of system architecture concepts including APIs, caching, load balancers, and queues
- Ability to analyze complex systems and translate findings into actionable recommendations
- Clear communicator who partners effectively across technical and non-technical teams
- Strong ownership, accountability, and ability to influence technical direction
What you’ll be doing
- Own performance testing strategy and execution for assigned applications and platforms
- Design, build, and maintain performance testing frameworks for API and web-based systems
- Develop and execute performance test scenarios and datasets using tools such as JMeter, BlazeMeter, Taurus, and SqlQueryStress
- Analyze response times, throughput, concurrency patterns, and system behavior under load
- Use observability and monitoring tools including Datadog, Grafana, and Splunk to correlate test results with system metrics
- Identify performance bottlenecks and collaborate with engineering and infrastructure teams to drive remediation
- Evaluate environment and infrastructure requirements and make recommendations to meet expected SLAs
- Produce clear performance test reports outlining risks, findings, and recommendations
- Drive continuous improvement through automation, tooling enhancements, and AI-enabled solutions
- Mentor and support Automation Engineers in performance testing best practices
What’s in it for you
- Competitive base salary of $98,630-$140,000
- Flexible work hours and work-from-home options
- Reimbursement for continuous education and technical training
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- A culture that invests in people and technology
- Certified Great Place to Work and voted a 2019–2026 Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT
Where you'll be: 601 S Harbour Island Blvd #230, Tampa, FL 33602
Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.
