Performance Engineering Lead

Required Experience: 6+ Years

Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-oriented Performance Engineering Lead to join our team. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of performance engineers, defining and implementing performance testing strategies, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality and high-performing applications.

Responsibilities:

·      Team Leadership & Mentorship:

o  Lead, mentor, and guide a team of performance engineers.

o  Provide technical guidance, support, and training to team members.

o  Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

o  Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.

·      Performance Test Strategy & Planning:

o  Define and implement comprehensive performance testing strategies aligned with business and technical objectives.

o  Collaborate with stakeholders (e.g., product managers, development teams, architects) to understand system requirements and identify performance risks.

o  Develop and maintain performance test plans, including objectives, scope, approach, and resource allocation.

·      Test Design & Execution:

o  Oversee the design and execution of performance tests, including load tests, stress tests, and endurance tests.

o  Analyze test results, identify performance bottlenecks and root causes of performance issues.

o  Generate comprehensive performance reports with clear and concise findings and recommendations.

·      Performance Tuning & Optimization:

o  Work with development teams to implement performance improvements and optimizations.

o  Conduct performance tuning activities, such as database tuning, code optimization, and infrastructure optimization.

·      Tooling & Automation:

o  Establish and maintain performance testing best practices and standards.

o  Integrate performance tests into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure continuous performance monitoring and regression testing.

o  Evaluate and select appropriate performance testing tools and technologies.

·      Stakeholder Management:

o  Communicate effectively with stakeholders on performance testing progress, issues, and risks.

o  Present performance test results and recommendations to key stakeholders.

o  Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization.

·      Technical Expertise:

o  Deep understanding of performance testing methodologies and best practices.

o  Strong experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling).

o  Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Java, Python, Groovy).

o  Experience with SQL and database concepts.

o  Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps).

o  Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., APM, JVM monitoring, log analysis).

o  Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

·      Soft Skills:

o  Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

o  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

o  Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

o  Strong decision-making and judgment skills.

o  Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

Education & Experience:

·      Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

·      5+ years of experience in performance testing, with at least 2 years of experience in a leadership role.