QA Engineer - Load Testing - India

Photon; India; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Photon is seeking a Performance Test Engineer to design, execute, and analyze load and stress tests to optimize system performance. You will develop test plans, run tests with tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling, and monitor metrics such as response time and throughput.

You will collaborate with development, operations, and product teams to drive performance improvements, automate tests, and present detailed reports to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of performance testing methodologies and tools.
• Experience with databases and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of networking protocols and network optimization.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; effective communicator.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze load and stress tests to identify bottlenecks.
• Develop comprehensive test plans with scenarios, data, and metrics.
• Execute performance tests using JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling.
• Monitor response time, throughput, and resource utilization.
• Analyze performance issues and identify root causes.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize performance.
• Automate performance tests to improve efficiency.
• Generate detailed performance reports for stakeholders.
• Work with development, operations, and product teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Skills

Performance testing

Load testing

Test automation

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

JMeter

LoadRunner

Gatling

Job description

• Design, execute, and analyze load and stress tests to identify performance bottlenecks and optimize system performance.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, including test scenarios, test data, and performance metrics.
• Execute performance tests using industry-standard tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling.
• Monitor system performance metrics, such as response time, throughput, and resource utilization.
• Analyze performance issues and identify root causes.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance.
• Automate performance tests to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Generate detailed performance reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Work closely with development, operations, and product teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of performance testing methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Understanding of database concepts and performance tuning techniques.
• Knowledge of networking protocols and network performance optimization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accurate test results.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Understanding of security testing concepts and tools.
• Experience in performance engineering and optimization techniques.
• Relevant certifications in performance testing or cloud technologies.