Performance Testing Engineer

at  Encora

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Years of Experience: 5+ years in Performance Testing
• Job Mode: Full-time
• Work Mode: Remote
• Job Summary: The Performance Test Engineer will be responsible for designing, executing, and documenting performance tests across web-based applications, APIs, and backend services. This role involves evaluating application performance under different loads, identifying bottlenecks, and collaborating closely with development teams to optimize system performance. The successful candidate will have extensive experience with performance testing tools and frameworks and be capable of operating independently or within teams to support multiple projects.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Proven experience in performance testing across protocols like HTTP/HTML, Web Services, and Database applications in Client/Server and Middleware environments.
• Proficiency in JMeter, including script creation, performance testing, and report generation.
• Experience with monitoring and transaction tracing tools (e.g., AppDynamics, AWS CloudWatch).
• Strong analytical skills in software requirements, business processes, and application design.
• Familiarity with AWS and comfortable working with Unix/Linux/Windows OS.
• Effective multitasking capabilities across multiple projects.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience working in Agile environments is preferred.

SKILLSET COMPETENCIES:

• Performance analysis and load testing strategy.
• Performance bottleneck identification and resolution.
• Test result documentation and reporting for varied audiences.
• About Encora: Encora is a preferred digital engineering and modernization partner for leading enterprises and digital-native companies. With over 9,000 experts in 47+ offices and innovation labs worldwide, Encora specializes in Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering. Encora hires based on skills and qualifications, embracing diversity and equal opportunity for all applicants.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Design and execute load and performance tests for web applications, web services, and backend components.
• Conduct various testing methodologies (benchmark, peak load, etc.) using automated tools to measure and assess performance.
• Document and report test results, identify performance issues, and re-test to validate issue resolution.
• Collaborate with project teams to understand architecture and requirements, and define performance test strategies and plans.
• Identify relevant production metrics and support data collection methods.
• Analyze test results, identify bottlenecks, and work with application teams for resolution.
• Prepare formal and informal test reports, communicating results to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Maintain performance testing artifacts, ensuring proper versioning, organization, and environment setup.
• Support concurrent load testing efforts.
• Work with leadership to enhance current processes and implement new tools.

ROLE-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to independently manage testing cycles and reporting.
• Capacity to adapt to evolving performance testing tools and methodologies.