Lead Performance Test Engineer

Lead Performance Test Engineer - (SDET with k6 and JMeter)Search Type: Full TimeSalary: $150,000 to $170,000 base salary + discretionary bonusLocation: New York, NY 10165Hybrid Flexibility: 3 days onsite / 2 remotemust be local to NY Metro area with valid US Work Permit for Permanent jobour client is a major global FinTech firm is seeking a Lead Software Developer in Testwith experience in Agile development methodologies and engineering best practices.As a Software Developer in Test (SDET), you'll work closely with the Development and Testing team. Required a combination of a hands on developer with lead experience, and who can understand existing automation test frameworks and has an ability to enhance and implement the sameAble to work with other engineers and product managers to support feature-based testing.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain performance test scripts using any of following tools k6, JMeter, Locust or lighthouse.Design and execute various performance testing scenarios, including load testing, stress testing, spike testing, and endurance testing.Utilize Grafana for monitoring and visualizing performance metrics, integrating it with data sources : Prometheus.Work on UI load testingAnalyze performance test results, identify bottlenecks, and provide actionable recommendations for optimization.Work with development, QA, and DevOps teams to integrate performance testing into the CI/CD pipeline.Implement performance monitoring and alerting solutions for proactive issue detection.Generate detailed performance test reports, highlighting insights, trends, and areas for improvement.Collaborate with architects and developers to optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.Required Skills & Qualifications10+ years of QA experience including 3-5 years of hands-on experience in performance testing and engineering,Expertise in performance testing tools, particularly k6 and JMeter.Locust and lighthouse experience a plus..Strong scripting skills in NodeJS (for k6) and familiarity with other scripting languages: Python or Groovy.Proficient in using Grafana for creating dashboards and visualizing performance data.Experience with APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).Solid understanding of HTTP protocols, web technologies, and REST APIs.Familiarity with performance monitoring and analysis tools: Prometheus and APM solutions (e.g., New Relic).Hands on experience on UI load testing tools Lighthouse or HP load runner a plus.Strong analytical skills for interpreting performance test results and diagnosing system performance issues.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Created: 2025-01-23