Role & seniority: Performance Test Engineer (senior level; 7+ years in performance testing)

Stack/tools: Apache JMeter; Dynatrace (APM); Kubernetes; CI/CD (Jenkins, Bitbucket); Linux; SQL/DB; Agile; documentation

Top 3 responsibilities

Design, implement, and lead performance testing strategies for load, stress, and peak scenarios
Develop and execute JMeter scripts; optimize for realism and reliability; monitor with Dynatrace
Integrate performance tests into CI/CD pipelines; conduct capacity planning; collaborate across Dev, DevOps, and Ops; produce reports/dashboards; lead root-cause analysis

Must-have skills

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent; 7+ years in performance testing; 5+ years in application development
Hands-on JMeter experience; strong Dynatrace/APM proficiency; Kubernetes experience (autoscaling, tuning)
CI/CD automation experience (Jenkins, Bitbucket); SQL/DB knowledge; Linux; Agile methodologies

Nice-to-haves

Ability to interpret performance data to identify trends and optimization opportunities
Experience integrating performance engineering in early development phases
Strong documentation skills for test strategies, tuning, and root-cause findings
Location & work type: Okemos, MI; Hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite per week); 12+ month contract; interviews via phone and webcam (onsite round if requested)

Full Description

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Role: Performance Test Engineer

Location: Okemos, MI Hybrid (Minimum 3 days/week onsite) Duration: 12+ Month Contract

Interviews: Phone + Webcam (Onsite round if requested by manager)

Overview

Client is seeking a Performance Test Engineer to design, implement, and lead comprehensive performance testing initiatives in a modern, cloud-native environment.

This position requires strong hands-on experience with JMeter, Dynatrace, and Kubernetes, as well as expertise integrating performance validation within CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Bitbucket.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance excellence across distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities

Design and lead performance testing strategies to validate system behavior under load, stress, and peak conditions. Develop, configure, and execute JMeter scripts to simulate real-world workloads; optimize for accuracy and reliability. Leverage Dynatrace for proactive performance monitoring, diagnostics, and real-time analysis. Integrate performance testing tools into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Bitbucket). Conduct capacity planning and infrastructure optimization for Kubernetes-based environments. Collaborate with Development, DevOps, and Operations to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks. Deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot applications in Kubernetes clusters, ensuring scalability and resource efficiency. Generate detailed performance reports and dashboards with actionable insights. Lead root cause analysis for complex performance issues using Dynatrace and other APM tools. Advocate for performance engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives. Participate in PI planning sessions to align performance goals and dependencies. Maintain thorough documentation of test strategies, configurations, and tuning recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). 7+ years of experience in application and systems performance testing, monitoring, and evaluation. 5+ years of experience in application development. Hands-on experience with Apache JMeter for complex test scenarios. Proficiency with Dynatrace (or similar APM tools) for diagnostics and monitoring. Strong understanding of Kubernetes, autoscaling, and cluster performance tuning. Experience with Bitbucket, Jenkins, and CI/CD automation for performance testing workflows. Solid knowledge of DB/SQL, Linux, and agile development methodologies. Excellent communication and analytical problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

Proven ability to interpret performance data to identify trends and optimization opportunities. Experience integrating performance engineering principles into early phases of development. Strong documentation skills for test strategies, system tuning, and root cause findings.