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Lead Quality Engineer

Cognizant • Karnataka, India

onsitefull-time
Posted Oct 7, 2026Apply by Nov 6, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** Performance Engineering expert (seniority not explicitly stated; “expertise across all phases” implies senior-level scope)

**Stack/tools: **

  • JMeter (performance test scripts, scenarios, advanced customization/scripting)

  • Dynatrace (deep-dive performance monitoring and analysis)

  • Performance Engineering practices across requirement → planning → execution → analysis → troubleshooting → tuning → reporting

  • Top 3 responsibilities:

    • Build and run performance test plans using JMeter; create workload models and production-like scenarios

    • Use Dynatrace for deep monitoring/analysis to identify and diagnose performance bottlenecks

    • Perform performance tuning/optimization (application, DB, infrastructure) and report actionable insights with cross-functional collaboration

  • Must-have skills:

    • End-to-end Performance Engineering (requirements, planning, scripting, execution, analysis, troubleshooting, tuning, reporting)

    • Strong performance testing and result analysis for scalability/reliability/stability

    • Solid understanding of NFRs and system architecture to ensure coverage

    • Analytical/problem-solving and ability to drive measurable performance improvements

  • Nice-to-haves:

    • Advanced tuning across specific database/infrastructure components (not detailed, but implied)

    • Experience improving test scenarios with “advanced scripting techniques” bey

Full Description

Job Summary

Expertise across all phases of Performance Engineering activities including Requirement Gathering Planning Scripting Execution Analysis Troubleshooting Tuning and Reporting to evaluate and improve application performance. JMeter Proficient in developing and executing performance testing scripts and scenarios with the ability to enhance/customize using advanced scripting techniques. Dynatrace Strong expertise in deep-dive performance monitoring and analysis providing actionable insigh

Responsibilities

Expertise across all phases of Performance Engineering activities including Requirement Gathering Planning Scripting Execution Analysis Troubleshooting Tuning and Reporting to evaluate and improve application performance. JMeter Proficient in developing and executing performance testing scripts and scenarios with the ability to enhance/customize using advanced scripting techniques. Dynatrace Strong expertise in deep-dive performance monitoring and analysis providing actionable insights to diagnose and resolve bottlenecks. Performance Testing Skilled in defining workload models simulating production-like scenarios executing large-scale performance tests and analyzing results to ensure system stability scalability and reliability. Non-Functional Requirements & Architecture Solid understanding of NFRs system architecture and technology stacks to ensure comprehensive performance coverage. Performance Tuning & Optimization Ability to fine-tune application database and infrastructure components for optimal performance. Collaboration & Communication -Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams including developers architects operations and business stakeholders to analyze results recommend optimizations and drive performance improvements. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering measurable performance gains.

Performance EngineeringJMeterDynatracePerformance TestingPerformance MonitoringWorkload ModelingScriptingPerformance AnalysisTroubleshootingPerformance TuningApplication OptimizationDatabase OptimizationInfrastructure OptimizationNon-Functional RequirementsSystem ArchitectureCross-Functional Collaboration

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