Sr Performance QA

Overview We are looking for a highly skilled Sr. Performance Test Engineer with over 8 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in performance testing and a strong ability to write and execute scripts using JMeter. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, execute and maintain comprehensive performance test plans and scripts using JMeter ensuring accuracy and efficiency Conduct load, stress, and endurance testing to identify performance bottlenecks on cloud and in a distributed environment Thoroughly analyse test results to identify bottlenecks, performance degradation, and areas for optimization. Root cause analysis and identification of performance issues, working with development teams to implement fixes. Engage with development, operations, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, share findings, and contribute to performance improvements. Regular monitoring of application performance in production and pre-production environments to identify potential issues. Maintain clear and concise documentation of test plans, scripts, results, and recommendations. Participate in capacity planning exercises to ensure the system can handle projected loads. Monitor application performance and analyse results using Grafana, DataDog and other APM tools. Collaborate with development and QA teams to troubleshoot performance issues and provide recommendations for improvements. Generate detailed reports on performance testing results, including findings and actionable insights. Continuously refine and improve testing processes and methodologies. Contribute towards automation of regular activities to increase productivity Required Skills and Qualifications 8 to 12 years of experience in performance testing and analysis. Proven expertise and experience in JMeter, with hands-on experience of writing JMeter scripts in either Java/Groovy/BeanShell Strong experience with Grafana, Data or any other APM tool for performance monitoring and data visualization. Solid understanding of web applications and Rest API and their performance characteristics. Experience in client-side performance testing preferably using tools such as LightHouse, MPulse etc. Experience in component level testing Experience in scripting or programming (coding or by using LLMs) Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills. Should have worked in an Agile model Experience in leading a team of performance QAs, providing technical guidance to the team when required Experience in directly communicating with client and other stakeholders (both technical and non-technical) Strong communication and presentation skills and ability to work effectively within a team. Good understanding of Core Web Vitals Nice to have Experience in performance testing for Retail domain