Sr. Performance Test Engineer

Experience with 'Grafana K6' is required in combination with other performance testing tools Candidates need to have strong comm skills and the ability to lead and drive a team, both onshore and offshore.

Client is seeking a talented Performance Test Engineer to ensure our e-commerce and retail systems deliver fast, reliable, and scalable experiences. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with performance testing tools, scripting, and CI/CD integration, with a strong focus on optimizing web and retail applications.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute performance and load testing scenarios for retail applications using k6, Playwright, and Neoload.

• Automate performance tests and integrate them into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure continuous quality.

• Analyze test results, identify bottlenecks, and provide actionable recommendations for performance improvements.

• Collaborate with development and QA teams to optimize e-commerce and backend systems.

• Maintain and enhance performance testing frameworks to support new features and releases.

Must-Have Skills:

• Extensive hands-on experience with k6, Playwright, and JavaScript.

• Experience with Neoload for load and performance testing.

• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integration of automated tests.

• Knowledge of e-commerce or retail system performance considerations (site speed, scalability, peak load handling).

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) for performance testing.

• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Grafana, Prometheus, or New Relic.

• Knowledge of additional performance testing tools or frameworks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Proven experience in performance testing, preferably in retail or e-commerce systems.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying performance issues.