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Senior Test Automation Engineer - Performance Testing

Total Quality Logistics Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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Salary: $98,630 - $140,000 / year

Posted Feb 17, 2026Apply by Mar 19, 2026

Role & seniority: Senior Test Automation Engineer specializing in Performance Testing; 8+ years in software development/testing with deep performance testing expertise.

Stack/tools: C# and JavaScript; Git and modern CI/CD; SQL for performance queries; API/web performance testing with JMeter, BlazeMeter, Taurus, SqlQueryStress; observability: Datadog, Grafana, Splunk.

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Own performance testing strategy and execution for assigned applications/platforms; design/build/maintain performance testing frameworks; develop test scenarios/datasets.

  • Analyze response times, throughput, concurrency, and system behavior under load; identify bottlenecks and collaborate with engineering/infrastructure to remediate.

  • Produce performance test reports with risks/findings/recommendations; drive continuous improvement via automation and AI-enabled solutions; mentor Automation Engineers.

Must-have skills

  • 8+ years in software development/testing with deep performance testing expertise; strong OO programming in C# and JavaScript.

  • Proficiency with Git, CI/CD; strong SQL skills; understanding of APIs, caching, load balancers, queues.

  • Ability to analyze complex systems and communicate findings; strong ownership and ability to influence technical direction.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with AI-enabled testing approaches and performance optimization across large-scale systems.

  • Experience shaping performance testing strategy across multiple te

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: 200 Regency Executive Park Dr. Suite 100 & 200, Charlotte, NC 28217

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.

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