Lead Performance Testing Engineer

4 weeks ago

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Chargebee Full time

As a Lead Software Engineer – Performance Engineering, you will drive the strategy, design, and execution of performance engineering initiatives across highly distributed systems. You will lead technical efforts to ensure reliability, scalability, and responsiveness of business-critical applications. This role requires deep technical expertise, hands-on performance testing experience, and the ability to mentor engineers while collaborating cross-functionally with architecture, SRE, and development teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Define, implement, and enforce SLAs, SLOs, and performance benchmarks for large-scale systems.
  • Lead performance testing initiatives including load, stress, soak, chaos, and scalability testing.
  • Design and build performance testing frameworks integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Analyze application, infrastructure, and database metrics to identify bottlenecks and recommend optimizations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence system architecture and improve end-to-end performance.
  • Guide the implementation of observability strategies using monitoring and APM tools.
  • Optimize cloud infrastructure (e.g., autoscaling, caching, network tuning) for cost-efficiency and speed.
  • Tune databases and messaging systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, Kafka, Redis) for high throughput and low latency.
  • Mentor engineers and foster a performance-first culture across teams.
  • Lead incident response and postmortem processes related to performance issues.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven insights and operational feedback.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in software/performance engineering, with 2+ years in a technical leadership role.
  • Expertise in performance testing tools such as JMeter, k6, Gatling, or Locust.
  • Strong knowledge of distributed systems, cloud-native architecture, and microservices.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Go, or Shell.
  • Experience with observability and APM tools (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus, New Relic, AppDynamics).
  • Deep understanding of SQL performance, caching strategies, and tuning for systems like PostgreSQL and Redis.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and IaC tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Terraform).
  • Strong communication skills and experience mentoring and leading technical teams.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and make informed decisions in high-scale, production environments.

  • Performance Test Lead

    2 days ago

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Infosys Limited Full time

    Job DescriptionResponsibilities:- A day in the life of an Infoscion- As part of the Infosys project management team, your primary role would be to take end-to-end bottom line responsibility for a Project.- You will lead the proposal preparation, review the project estimations, capture inputs from key stakeholders to position Infosys suitably in order to seal...

  • Performance Test Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Teamware Solutions Full time

    4 to 7 years of experience with JMeter to perform end-to-end Performance Testing of software products 2. Strong experience in developing JMeter scripts for testing Web based applications (Angular, React, Pega, SAP e.t.c) 3. Strong skills on Java and/or Python programming languages 4. Fair understanding of AI especially Prompt Engineering using LLM or APIs...

  • Performance Test Engineer

    19 hours ago

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Teamware Solutions Full time

    4 to 7 years of experience with JMeter to perform end-to-end Performance Testing of software products 2. Strong experience in developing JMeter scripts for testing Web based applications (Angular, React, Pega, SAP e.t.c) 3. Strong skills on Java and/or Python programming languages 4. Fair understanding of AI especially Prompt Engineering using LLM or APIs...

  • Performance Testing Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India ValueLabs Full time

    Requirement: Location: Chennai WFO Notice: Immediate/Serving notice - 30 days only. Skill: Performance Testing, JMeter, Load Runner + Banking Domain experience is mandatory. Experience: 7+ years Role: Senior Software Engineer Experience: Should have working experience (minimum 5+ years) in Jmeter and Load runner. Experience in banking and related...

  • High-Performing Test Engineer

    24 hours ago

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India beBeePerformance Full time US$ 90,000 - US$ 1,20,000

    Key Performance Test Engineer Roles and ResponsibilitiesJob Description:We are seeking an experienced performance test engineer to develop and execute performance tests using LoadRunner Suite. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of performance testing and load balancing.Key Responsibilities:Analyze system performance using tools like...

  • Lead Engineer, Software Test automation

    3 weeks ago

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Kla Full time

    Job DescriptionLead Engineer, Software Test AutomationKLA is seeking a Lead Engineer, Software Test Automation to join our team in Hyderabad, Telangana. This role is perfect for a self-starter and fast learner who can seamlessly blend manual and automated testing, technically lead key project features, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across...

  • High-Performance Testing Lead

    3 days ago

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India beBeePerformance Full time ₹ 9,00,000 - ₹ 12,00,000

    Job OverviewThis role involves leading a team in performance testing, ensuring seamless project delivery and implementation.

  • Highly Skilled Performance Test Engineer

    1 hour ago

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India beBeePerformance Full time ₹ 1,50,00,000 - ₹ 2,00,00,000

    Senior Performance Testing QA EngineerAs a highly skilled Senior QA Engineer specializing in Application Performance and Regression Testing, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the stability, scalability, and reliability of our enterprise applications.Key responsibilities include designing, executing, and analyzing performance and regression tests,...

  • Performance Test Engineer III

    5 days ago

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Stellar Consulting Solutions, LLC Full time

    Mandatory skills - Jmeter, monitoring tools like Dynatrace or other tool and cloud deployment tools like Jenkins/AnsibleYou Have:University Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related fieldMinimum 7 years combined Java and JavaScript development and QA experience with performance toolsExperience with continuous deployment tools &...

  • Senior Engine Design and Testing Lead

    4 days ago

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India beBeeEngine Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 20,00,000

    Unlock Your Potential as an Engine Design and Testing LeaderWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to lead our engine design and testing team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for driving innovation and excellence in engine design and testing, while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous...