Performance Testing Lead Senior Lead

IBS Software; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

IBS Software is seeking a Performance Testing Lead/Senior Lead to drive performance testing initiatives for cargo domain applications. Expect hands‑on test execution, tool setup, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to ensure scalability and reliability.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with JMeter (must), LoadRunner, K6, and a solid foundation in performance engineering and database optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in performance testing and engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with cargo management systems is a plus.
• Hands‑on with performance testing tools and scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance testing efforts across multiple projects within the cargo domain.
• Develop and maintain performance test scripts using JMeter, LoadRunner, and K6.
• Set up and configure performance testing environments and tools.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, and infrastructure teams to identify and resolve performance issues.
• Monitor system performance using Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Grafana, or Prometheus.
• Analyze test results and provide actionable insights to improve application performance.
• Support performance tuning of databases and backend systems.
• Document test strategies, execution plans, and results.
• Mentor junior testers and contribute to best practices in performance testing.

Skills

Dynatrace

AppDynamics

Grafana

Prometheus

SQL optimization

Oracle

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Java

Python

Shell scripting

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

JMeter

LoadRunner

K6

Gatling

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Performance Testing Lead / Senior Lead
Job Level: E3/F1
Domain: Cargo / Logistics
Location: TVM/COK/BLR
Reports To: Performance Test Architect / Program Manager – Performance Testing

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Performance Testing Lead / Senior Lead to drive performance testing initiatives for cargo domain applications. The role involves hands‑on execution of performance tests, tool setup and configuration, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to ensure system scalability and reliability. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with JMeter (must), LoadRunner, K6, and a solid foundation in performance engineering and database optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead performance testing efforts across multiple projects within the cargo domain.


• Develop and maintain performance test scripts using JMeter, LoadRunner, and K6.


• Set up and configure performance testing environments and tools.


• Collaborate with developers, architects, and infrastructure teams to identify and resolve performance issues.


• Monitor system performance using tools like Dynatrace, AppDynamics, or Grafana.


• Analyze test results and provide actionable insights to improve application performance.


• Support performance tuning of databases and backend systems.


• Document test strategies, execution plans, and results.


• Mentor junior testers and contribute to best practices in performance testing.

Required Technical Skills:

• Performance Testing Tools:


• JMeter (mandatory)


• LoadRunner


• K6


• Gatling (optional)


• Monitoring Tools:


• Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Grafana, Prometheus


• Database Skills:


• SQL query optimization


• Experience with Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL


• Scripting & Automation:


• Basic scripting in Java, Python, or Shell


• CI/CD integration with Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps

Domain Expertise:

• Understanding of Cargo / Logistics domain processes and performance-sensitive operations.


• Experience with cargo management systems and related platforms.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.


• 5–8 years of experience in performance testing and engineering.


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• ISTQB Performance Testing


• JMeter or LoadRunner certification


• Cloud platform familiarity (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Requirements: