Performance Test Engineer

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with application and infrastructure teams to understand non-functional requirements (NFRs) and define performance test strategies. Design and execute comprehensive performance test plans, covering Load, Stress, Endurance, and Volume testing scenarios. Develop and maintain robust performance test scripts using tools such as Apache JMeter and Micro Focus LoadRunner across multiple protocols like HTTP/HTML, Ajax TruClient, Java, JDBC, Mobile, and Web Services. Simulate real-world user traffic and system interactions to validate scalability, reliability, and responsiveness of applications. Conduct thorough bottleneck identification and root cause analysis for performance issues observed during test cycles. Analyze server metrics, application logs, and database statistics; prepare and present performance summary reports to stakeholders with actionable recommendations. Work with middleware platforms (e.g., IBM MQ, Java EMS, TIBCO) and test integrations using REST and SOAP services. Utilize tools and techniques for heap dump, thread dump, and AWR report analysis to support in-depth issue resolution. Write and optimize SQL queries for backend validations and data manipulation using SQL Developer or similar tools. Maintain performance test environments and coordinate closely with DevOps/Infra teams for environment readiness and monitoring. Desired Candidate Profile Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in performance testing, especially using JMeter and LoadRunner. Strong domain knowledge in banking, finance, or insurance sectors. Excellent scripting and debugging skills across multiple technologies and protocols. Solid understanding of performance engineering concepts, KPIs (latency, throughput, error rates, etc.), and test lifecycle. Practical exposure to backend system behavior analysis through log analysis, server monitoring tools, and application profiling. Experience with tools like Grafana, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, or similar APM solutions is a plus. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Company Industry IT - Software Services Department / Functional Area IT Software Keywords Performance Test Engineer Get real-time job updates only on our App