Performance Test Engineer - Abu Dhabi - Banking IT Domain client

InnovaziT (A Happiest Minds company); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Abu Dhabi is looking for an experienced Performance Test Engineer to develop and execute performance testing strategies across web, API, and mobile platforms. You will analyze metrics, identify bottlenecks, and work closely with development teams to ensure optimal scalability and performance. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience and proficiency in tools like JMeter or K6. This role offers a dynamic environment with excellent collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of performance testing experience across API, Web, Mobile.
• Strong understanding of performance behavior and bottlenecks.
• Experience with CI/CD integration for performance tests.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute performance test strategies for various platforms.
• Conduct load, stress, and scalability tests.
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Performance testing tools expertise (JMeter, K6, Gatling)

API testing

Web application testing

Mobile application testing

System tuning skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration skills

Tools

Dynatrace

Grafana

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)

Job description

Greetings from Happiest Minds.

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Performance Test Engineer

From designing and executing robust performance test strategies across API, Web, and Mobile platforms to identifying system bottlenecks and optimizing application scalability, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our digital channels deliver reliable, responsive, and high-performance experiences for our customers.

About the Role:

We’re seeking a hands‑on Performance Test Engineer with strong expertise in JMeter / K6 / Gatling or equivalent performance testing tools, and a deep understanding of performance behaviour across API, Web, and Mobile applications. The ideal candidate will be skilled at analysing metrics, identifying bottlenecks, and collaborating closely with Development, DevOps, and SRE teams to ensure optimal system scalability and stability that meets defined SLAs and user‑experience benchmarks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute performance test scripts for API, Web, and Mobile platforms using JMeter / K6 / Gatling or equivalent performance testing tools
• Define and execute load, stress, endurance, and scalability tests to assess system behaviour under varying conditions
• Analyse application performance across frontend, middleware, and backend layers to identify potential bottlenecks
• Build realistic workload models and performance baselines aligned with business transactions and traffic patterns
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, mobile app, and infrastructure teams to identify and resolve performance issues
• Conduct detailed root‑cause and bottleneck analysis, recommending tuning and optimisation solutions
• Integrate performance testing within CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab) for continuous validation
• Utilise APM and observability tools such as Dynatrace and Grafana for performance visualisation and alerting
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) — response time, throughput, latency, error rate, and resource utilisation
• Prepare and present detailed performance reports and dashboards for leadership and technical stakeholders

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of hands‑on experience in performance testing and engineering
• Strong proficiency with JMeter / K6 / Gatling or equivalent performance testing tools
• Proven experience in testing API, Web, and Mobile applications for performance and scalability
• Good understanding of frontend rendering, API latency, and backend throughput analysis
• Exposure to mobile performance testing tools (e.g., Firebase Test Lab, BrowserStack, Android Profiler, Xcode Instruments)
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and integration of performance tests into build pipelines
• Experience with Dynatrace, Grafana, or equivalent observability platforms for performance visualisation and alerting
• Familiarity with containerised and cloud environments (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure)
• Strong analytical, debugging, and system‑tuning skills
• Excellent communication and reporting abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in capacity planning and scalability assessments across digital channels
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Groovy, or Shell) for automation and data correlation
• Familiarity with database performance tuning (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle)
• Certification in Performance Testing / Engineering (e.g., JMeter Certified Tester, LoadRunner Professional) is an advantage
• Strong sense of ownership and collaboration mindset across cross‑functional teams
• Self‑driven and adaptable with attention to detail in fast‑paced environments