Performance Testing - Bangalore

Cognizant; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Performance Testing Engineer for Pune to lead performance testing and monitoring of web applications using JMeter. You will design scripts, optimize CI/CD pipelines, and work with large scale distributed systems.

Strong Linux, networking, and communication skills are essential; experience with cloud (Azure), containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and observability tools is required. The role aligns with Agile teams.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of performance testing/monitoring of web applications with JMeter.
• Proficiency in scripting to enhance performance testing scripts and scenarios (JMeter).
• Strong knowledge of networking and cutting edge technologies.
• Excellent Linux fundamentals and ability to diagnose system utilization.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills with influencing ability.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for performance testing.
• Experience with performance test framework development and automation.
• Experience with large scale distributed systems and large data volumes.
• Cloud-based IaaS (Azure).
• Container schedulers (Docker, ECS, Kubernetes).
• MySQL, Java, Python.
• Perf testing tools (JMeter).
• Log management tools (Splunk).
• APM tools (Prometheus, Dynatrace, Datadog).
• Analytical and problem-solving skills for diagnosing performance issues.
• Ability to take up additional responsibilities towards SRE-related areas (Chaos Engineering, Observability).
• Ability to define data strategy with Test Data Management for on-demand data.
• UX Engine for client-side performance testing where applicable.
• Mountebank forVirtual Services in performance testing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform performance testing and monitoring of web applications using JMeter.
• Develop and customize performance testing scripts and scenarios.
• Apply knowledge of networking and Linux to diagnose performance issues.
• Collaborate in Agile teams and document findings clearly.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines for performance testing and automation.
• Develop and extend performance test frameworks and tooling.
• Work with large-scale distributed systems and data volumes.
• Leverage cloud (Azure) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Utilize tools like MySQL, Java, Python, Splunk, Prometheus, Dynatrace, Datadog.
• Prepare data strategies with Test Data Management; explore chaos engineering and observability initiatives.

Skills

Performance testing

Scripting for testing

Networking knowledge

Linux fundamentals

Agile methodologies

Documentation

CI/CD

Test automation

Distributed systems

Analytical skills

Chaos Engineering

Observability

Data strategy

UX Engine

Mountebank

Communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

MySQL

Java

Python

JMeter

Splunk

Prometheus

Dynatrace

Datadog

UX Engine

Mountebank

ECS

Job description

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.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.