Quality Engineer - Performance Testing

Tiger Analytics; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics firm in Chennai is looking for a Quality Engineer – Performance Testing to design and implement testing strategies. The role involves managing performance tests, mentoring team members, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure software performance. Candidates should have a strong background in analytical skills and experience with tools like Azure Load Testing and k6 Cloud. This position provides an opportunity to drive cloud-based performance testing initiatives while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing performance testing strategies.
• Ability to develop and execute performance testing plans and scripts.
• Experience in integrating monitoring platforms for actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Translate non-functional requirements into performance test cases.
• Drive performance testing initiatives across enterprise applications.
• Manage and mentor team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Performance Testing

Cloud Load Testing

Tools

Azure Load Testing

k6 Cloud

BlazeMeter

AWS Distributed Load Testing

Job description

Overview

As a Quality Engineer – Performance Testing at Tiger Analytics, you will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, monitoring, and measuring application performance. You will proactively contribute to testing strategies, offer recommendations, and identify risks and solutions associated with software applications. This role involves leading the design and support of performance testing systems and strategies, while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure scalability and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate non-functional requirements into performance test cases and scenarios.
• Develop and execute performance testing plans and scripts using modern tools such as k6 Cloud, BlazeMeter, Azure Load Testing, and AWS Distributed Load Testing.
• Document and communicate performance-related risks and insights to project management and stakeholders.
• Integrate monitoring and observability platforms including Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch, Grafana + Prometheus, Datadog, New Relic, and Dynatrace to gain actionable insights.
• Suggest and implement process improvements to achieve team, department, and business goals.
• Manage and mentor team members, including responsibility for hiring as needed.

Role Overview

• Drive modern, cloud-based performance testing initiatives across enterprise applications.
• Design and execute performance test strategies from estimation to reporting.
• Collaborate with product owners, consultants, and developers to define realistic scenarios and acceptance criteria.
• Lead a team, review deliverables, and provide feedback to ensure quality outcomes.
• Analyze results, identify bottlenecks, and present clear insights to stakeholders.
• Manage client-facing responsibilities while ensuring timely delivery in Agile environments.

Tools & Platforms

• Cloud Load Testing: k6 Cloud, BlazeMeter (JMeter/Taurus in the cloud), Azure Load Testing, AWS Distributed Load Testing.
• Monitoring & Observability: Azure Monitor / App Insights, AWS CloudWatch, Grafana + Prometheus, Datadog, New Relic, Dynatrace.

Key Expectations

• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver on time.
• Flexibility and collaborative mindset to support team members.
• Quick learner with the ability to apply complex technical concepts.