**Role & seniority: ** Performance Test Lead (experienced)

**Stack/tools: **

Performance testing: JMeter, k6, LoadRunner (VuGen/Controller)
Protocols/APIs: HTTP/S, REST APIs
Databases/metrics: SQL, server CPU/Memory/JVM, observability tools (Dynatrace, New Relic, Grafana, Prometheus)
CI/CD & automation: Jenkins, GitLab CI
Top 3 responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end performance test strategy, planning, execution, and reporting
- Define KPIs/workload models/benchmarks/SLAs and run load, stress, endurance, spike, scalability tests
- Perform analysis/RCA, identify bottlenecks, and coordinate fixes with Dev/DBA/Architects
Must-have skills:
- Hands-on expertise with JMeter + k6 + LoadRunner (VuGen/Controller)
- API/web/database performance testing with scripting and parameterization
- Strong understanding of HTTP/S + REST + SQL + JVM + system/server metrics
- Experience with at least one observability stack (Dynatrace/New Relic/Grafana/Prometheus)
- CI/CD performance testing automation (Jenkins/GitLab CI)
- Analytical/problem-solving skills
Nice-to-haves:
- Ability to mentor junior performance testers
- Broader exposure to additional tools beyond the listed observability/testing platforms
Location & work type: Not specified in provided text.

Full Description

We are seeking an experienced Performance Test Lead to drive end-to-end performance testing and ensure application scalability, reliability, and responsiveness.

Key Responsibilities Lead performance testing strategy, planning, execution, and reporting. Define KPIs, workload models, benchmarks, and SLAs. Develop and execute performance tests using JMeter, K6, and LoadRunner. Conduct load, stress, endurance, spike, and scalability testing. Analyze results, identify bottlenecks, and provide tuning/RCA recommendations. Collaborate with Developers, DBAs, and Architects to resolve performance issues. Integrate performance testing with CI/CD pipelines. Mentor junior performance testers and ensure test coverage.

Required Skills Strong hands-on experience with JMeter, K6, and LoadRunner (VuGen & Controller). Experience in API, web, and database performance testing, including scripting and parameterization. Strong knowledge of HTTP/S, REST APIs, SQL, JVM, CPU/Memory, and server metrics. Experience with Dynatrace, New Relic, Grafana, or Prometheus. Good understanding of Jenkins/GitLab CI and performance testing automation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.