Performance Testing

Kumaran; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Kumaran Systems is seeking an experienced Performance Tester (JMeter & NeoLoad) in Chennai to design and execute comprehensive performance tests across web, mobile, and API platforms. You will analyze bottlenecks, monitor system metrics, and work with cross-functional teams to optimize performance in CI/CD pipelines.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years in performance testing, strong JMeter/NeoLoad skills, API testing experience, and familiarity with cloud and monitoring tools.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of hands-on performance testing experience.
• Expert in Apache JMeter and NeoLoad.
• Experience with API performance testing (REST/SOAP).
• Knowledge of workload modeling and performance engineering.
• Familiar with monitoring tools (Dynatrace, AppDynamics, New Relic, Grafana, Splunk, Prometheus).
• Basic SQL and database performance analysis understanding.
• Awareness of cloud environments and Agile/Scrum practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute performance test scripts using JMeter and NeoLoad.
• Conduct Load, Stress, Endurance, Spike, and Scalability testing for web/mobile/API apps.
• Analyze results, identify bottlenecks, and propose improvements.
• Monitor app/server/network metrics during test runs.
• Collaborate with Dev, QA, DevOps, and Infra teams to resolve issues.
• Prepare detailed reports with findings and recommendations.
• Integrate performance testing into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Performance testing

Load testing

Agile/Scrum

Test planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Performance testing certifications

Tools

Apache JMeter

NeoLoad

Dynatrace

AppDynamics

New Relic

Grafana

Splunk

Prometheus

SQL

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitLab

Java

Groovy

Python

Shell scripting

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

Kumaran Systems: Engineering Future-Ready Transformations Since 1992, Kumaran Systems has been helping enterprises bridge the past and the future, reimagining legacy systems and embracing AI-led possibilities. With over 34 years of delivery excellence, we specialise in re-engineering core applications, driving cloud transformation, and building automation-first, GenAI-enabled ecosystems across the Banking and Financial Services, Insurance, Telecom, and Automotive sectors. We help organisations not just upgrade their systems but reimagine what’s possible.

Why Kumaran?

We blend engineering discipline with AI innovation, helping clients modernise with confidence, automate with clarity, and scale with purpose. Our global delivery model ensures agility, responsiveness, and seamless collaboration, with clients always at the heart of every engagement. At Kumaran, we don’t just solve problems, we engineer future-ready transformations.

Job Description

Job Title: Performance Tester (JMeter & NeoLoad)

Experience: 4-6 Years

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute performance test scripts using Apache JMeter and NeoLoad.
  
• Perform Load, Stress, Endurance, Spike, and Scalability Testing for web, mobile, and API applications.
  
• Analyze performance test results and identify system bottlenecks.
  
• Monitor application, server, database, and network metrics during test execution.
  
• Work closely with Development, QA, DevOps, and Infrastructure teams to resolve performance issues.
  
• Prepare detailed performance test reports with findings and recommendations.
  
• Integrate performance testing activities into CI/CD pipelines.
  
• Estimate performance testing effort and provide test planning inputs.
  

Required Skills

• 4-6 years of hands-on experience in Performance Testing.
  
• Strong expertise in Apache JMeter and NeoLoad.
  
• Experience in API Performance Testing (REST/SOAP).
  
• Knowledge of workload modeling, test scenario design, and performance engineering concepts.
  
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Dynatrace, AppDynamics, New Relic, Grafana, Splunk, or Prometheus.
  
• Basic knowledge of SQL and database performance analysis.
  
• Understanding of web technologies, application architecture, and cloud environments.
  
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab.
  
• Knowledge of scripting languages like Java, Groovy, Python, or Shell scripting.
  
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  
• Relevant performance testing certifications are an added advantage.
  

Kumaran Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.