Quality Assurance Performance Automation Engineer

Hitachi India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited is seeking a QA Performance Automation Engineer in Bengaluru to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of enterprise applications. You will design and run performance tests, analyze bottlenecks, and collaborate across Development, QA, DevOps, Product Management and Architecture teams.

You will join the Enterprise Software R&D unit and report to the R&D Team Manager, contributing to robust testing processes, automation, and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering or related field with 3–6 years of experience in performance testing/engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Apache JMeter.
• Experience designing and executing Load, Stress, Spike, Endurance and Scalability tests.
• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman.
• Hands-on experience with Grafana for monitoring and performance analysis.
• Strong understanding of application performance concepts, metrics and bottleneck analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of SQL and database performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, execute, and maintain performance test scripts using Apache JMeter.
• Analyze application performance under load, stress, spike, endurance and scalability scenarios.
• Create and execute API performance tests using Postman and integrate them into performance workflows.
• Monitor application and infrastructure performance using Grafana and other tools.
• Identify performance bottlenecks across applications, APIs, databases and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, QA and DevOps to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Prepare detailed performance test reports with findings, trends, risks and recommendations.
• Participate in test planning and system architecture discussions from a performance perspective.

Skills

JMeter

Performance Testing

APIs

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Postman

Grafana

SQL

Job description

Performance Automation Engineer

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Job ID: R0142433

Date Posted: 2026-08-28

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Title: QA Performance Automation Engineer

The Opportunity:

Hitachi Energy is looking for a QA Performance Automation Engineer to join our dynamic Enterprise Software R&D team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the scalability, reliability, and performance of enterprise applications through comprehensive performance testing and analysis. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Development, QA, DevOps, Product Management, and Architecture teams to identify performance bottlenecks, validate system behavior under load, and contribute to delivering high-quality software solutions to customers.

As a QA Performance Automation Engineer for the Enterprise Software R&D Unit, you will be part of the respective local department and report to the R&D Team Manager.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Design, develop, execute, and maintain performance test scripts using Apache JMeter.
• Analyze application performance under various load, stress, spike, endurance, and scalability scenarios.
• Create and execute API performance tests using Postman and integrate them into performance test workflows.
• Monitor application and infrastructure performance using Grafana and other monitoring tools.
• Identify performance bottlenecks across applications, APIs, databases, and infrastructure components.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, QA, and DevOps teams to diagnose and resolve performance-related issues.
• Analyze performance metrics and provide actionable recommendations for system optimization.
• Prepare detailed performance test reports with findings, trends, risks, and recommendations.
• Participate in test planning, requirement reviews, and system architecture discussions from a performance perspective.
• Continuously improve performance testing processes, frameworks, and automation capabilities.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable quality standards, procedures, and guidelines.

Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

Must have:

• Required bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field with 3 to 6 years of experience in Performance Testing and Performance Engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Apache JMeter.
• Experience designing and executing Load, Stress, Spike, Endurance, and Scalability tests.
• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman.
• Hands-on experience with Grafana for monitoring and performance analysis.
• Strong understanding of application performance concepts, methodologies, metrics, and bottleneck analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of SQL and database performance analysis.

Good to have:

• Experience with message brokers such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Knowledge of CI/CD integration, Linux, monitoring tools, and performance test automation will be a plus.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.

Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

Experience Level

Senior Level