Performance Testing

Cognizant; Karnataka; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a senior Performance Testing/Engineering specialist for Bangalore. The role requires 6+ years of hands-on performance testing, monitoring, and scripting with JMeter across large-scale web applications.

You will work in a fast-paced Agile environment, collaborating across teams to diagnose issues and optimize performance in cloud-based, containerized infrastructure. Key capabilities include CI/CD integration, observability, and experience with distributed systems, Azure

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in Performance Testing/Monitoring Web Applications.
• Proficient in scripting for enhancing performance testing scripts; experience with JMeter.
• Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and observability tooling; strong Linux fundamentals.

Skills

Performance Testing

JMeter

Linux basics

Agile

CI/CD

Observability

Chaos Engineering

UX Engine

Distributed systems

Mountebank

Cloud Azure

MySQL

Java

Python

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Splunk

Prometheus

Dynatrace

Datadog

Mountebank

UX Engine

ECS

Job description

Hiring for Performance Testing / Engineering

Dear Candidate

Hope you are doing well!!!

We would like to bring to your attention an excellent opportunity with Cognizant for the role of Performance Testing/Performance

engineering for Bangalore with 6+ years of rich experience.

Job Description

• 6+ years of Performance Testing/Monitoring of Web Applications with JMeter
• Proficiency in various scripting techniques, develop custom codes for enhancing and customizing performance testing scripts and scenarios using Jmeter where applicable
• Possess good knowledge in network and cutting edge technologies
• Demonstrate excellent Linux fundamentals and solid understanding of diagnosing system utilization
• Experience working with Agile methodologies
• Possess excellent documentation and communication skills, with the ability to influence others
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline for performance testing
• Experience with Performance test framework development and automation
• Experience working with large scale distributed systems & large data volumes
• Experience with some of the following technologies and services:
• Cloud based Infrastructure as a Service (especially Azure)
• Container based service schedulers (e.g., Docker, ECS, Kubernetes, etc.)
• MySQL, Java, Python
• Perf testing tools (Jmeter)
• Log management tools (Splunk)
• APM tools (Prometheus, Dynatrace, Datadog, )
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose performance issues and propose effective solutions.
• Ability to take up additional responsibilities and mandates like Chaos Engineering, Observability, etc., towards the transitioning to a SRE role.
• Able to define data strategy and collaborate with the Test Data Management team to generate on-demand data.
• Expertise in adopting In house client side performance testing tools like UX Engine to measure End user experience, wherever applicable.
• Experience in developing Virtual Services using Mountebank for all Performance testing requirements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and technology/business stakeholders.