Lead Quality Engineer

Cognizant; Karnataka; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Performance Engineering specialist to drive end-to-end performance initiatives. The role focuses on evaluating and improving application performance through rigorous testing, scripting, and monitoring with JMeter and Dynatrace.

You will define workload models, execute tests, and analyze results to guide optimizations across software and infrastructure, ensuring reliability and scalability in production-like environments.

Qualifications

• Experience across all phases of Performance Engineering including requirements gathering, planning and analysis.
• Proficient in JMeter scripting and execution for large-scale tests.
• Strong expertise in Dynatrace for in-depth performance monitoring and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Define workload models and simulate production-like scenarios to assess system performance.
• Execute large-scale performance tests and analyze results to ensure stability and scalability.
• Collaborate with developers and operations to identify bottlenecks and drive optimizations.

Skills

JMeter

Dynatrace

Performance testing

Scripting

Workload modelling

Troubleshooting

Non-functional requirements

Analytics

Job description

Job Summary

Expertise across all phases of Performance Engineering activities including Requirement Gathering Planning Scripting Execution Analysis Troubleshooting Tuning and Reporting to evaluate and improve application performance. JMeter Proficient in developing and executing performance testing scripts and scenarios with the ability to enhance/customize using advanced scripting techniques. Dynatrace Strong expertise in deep-dive performance monitoring and analysis providing actionable insigh

Responsibilities

Expertise across all phases of Performance Engineering activities including Requirement Gathering Planning Scripting Execution Analysis Troubleshooting Tuning and Reporting to evaluate and improve application performance. JMeter Proficient in developing and executing performance testing scripts and scenarios with the ability to enhance/customize using advanced scripting techniques. Dynatrace Strong expertise in deep-dive performance monitoring and analysis providing actionable insights to diagnose and resolve bottlenecks. Performance Testing Skilled in defining workload models simulating production-like scenarios executing large-scale performance tests and analyzing results to ensure system stability scalability and reliability. Non-Functional Requirements & Architecture Solid understanding of NFRs system architecture and technology stacks to ensure comprehensive performance coverage. Performance Tuning & Optimization Ability to fine-tune application database and infrastructure components for optimal performance. Collaboration & Communication -Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams including developers architects operations and business stakeholders to analyze results recommend optimizations and drive performance improvements. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering measurable performance gains.