Assoc Performance Engineer

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Co; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 420,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

HMH Technology India Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a Performance Tester to join our agile team and enhance the performance of our next-generation learning platform and content solutions.

You will design, execute, and analyze performance tests across services and APIs, gaining hands-on experience with Gatling, JMeter, and monitoring tools while contributing to automation and observability initiatives. The role emphasizes collaboration within a cross-functional team, integration into CI/CD pipelines, and

Qualifications

• 1 to 2.5 years of experience as a Performance Tester.
• Knowledge of API testing using Postman.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools like Splunk, Datadog, Graphana.
• Knowledge of SQL and Unix is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and SDLC concepts.
• Experience with Source Control, Cloud Platforms, and AI awareness.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute performance test scenarios and report issues related to system performance and scalability.
• Integrate performance tests into the CI/CD pipeline for automated validation.
• Analyze test results, identify bottlenecks, and support performance tuning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the Performance Test Engineering function.
• Document performance test strategies and maintain test artifacts and defects in Jira.

Skills

OOP concepts

Data Structures

Algorithms

Postman

SQL

Unix

Testing Frameworks

Agile

Source Control

Cloud Platforms

AI

Tools

JMeter

LoadRunner

Gatling

Datadog

Splunk

Graphana

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert

HMH is a learning technology company committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners, empower educators and improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of K–12 core curriculum, supplemental and intervention solutions, and professional learning services, HMH partners with educators and school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students’ potential and extend teachers’ capabilities.

HMH serves more than 50 million students and 4 million educators in 150 countries. HMH Technology India Pvt. Ltd. is our technology and innovation arm in India focused on developing novel products and solutions using cutting-edge technology to better serve our clients globally. HMH aims to help employees grow as people, and not just as professionals. For more information, visit www.hmhco.com

What you’ll do
You will support the performance testing efforts for our next generation learning platform and contentsolutions, working with modern technologies and tools. Thisrole provides exposure to thefull performance testing lifecycle , from understanding performance requirements and designing test scenarios to executing load tests, analyzing results, identifying bottlenecks, and supporting performance tuning. You'll gain experience with tools like Gatling, JMeter, or similar, work with monitoring platforms like Datadog, and contribute to automation and observability initiatives across services and APIs.

Specifically

• You will work collaboratively within a cross-functional, agile development team as part ofthe Performance Test Engineering function.
• You will contribute to delivering high-quality software by designing and executing
• Performance test scenarios, documenting performance test strategies, and reporting issuesrelated to system performance and scalability.
• You will support performance testing efforts by integrating performance testsuitesinto the
• CI/CD pipeline for efficient and continuous validation.
• You will provide ongoing support for performance testing activities, analyze test executionresults, investigate performance bottlenecks, and log defects or improvementstoriesin Jira.
• You will gain hands-on experience with agile development methodologies and project
• tracking tools, while developing a strong understanding of performance engineering practiceswithin a modern development environment.

What you’ll need
You should have a solid foundation in coding, a strong passion for performance and quality, and agrowth mindset. You’re a natural problem solver with a keen eye for detail, and you can communicate clearly, confidently, and enthusiastically with fellow engineers as well as crossfunctional teams across HMH.

Skills you will require

• 1 to 2.5 years of experience as a Performance Tester.
• Good understanding of OOO concepts, Data Structure and Algorithms
• Knowledge of API testing using tools like Postman
• Knowledge of any performance testing tool like JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling etc.
• Knowledge of any monitoring tool like Splunk, Datadog, Graphana is a Plus
• Knowledge of SQL, Unix is a plus
• Knowledge of/Experience using any Testing Frameworks is a Plus
• Some knowledge of Agile teams and methodologies
• An understanding of the software development lifecycle and tools including Source
• Control, Cloud Platforms, AI is also require

HMH Technology Private Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. For more information, visit https://careers.hmhco.com/ . Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.