Senior Performance Test Engineer-SE

Endava; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career coaching

Flexible working hours

Access to wellbeing apps

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Senior Performance Test Engineer to lead performance testing and observability across products. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability. The role requires 7+ years of experience in performance testing tools and strong analytical skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a hybrid work environment. Join a company committed to innovation and diversity.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in testing.
• Strong expertise in performance testing tools.
• Proven ability to handle both functional and non-functional testing.

Responsibilities

• Own performance testing and observability framework.
• Design and execute performance tests on Microservices.
• Collaborate in defect triage and prioritization discussions.

Skills

Performance Testing Tools

Observability & Monitoring

Chaos & Automation

Version Control & CI/CD

Database Performance Tuning

Soft Skills & Cultural Fit

Tools

JMeter

HP LoadRunner

Prometheus

Grafana

Git

JIRA

Job description

Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.

By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses.

From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Performance Test Engineer with strong expertise in non‑functional testing, especially performance observability and chaos engineering. This role involves the full testing lifecycle, from strategy design to hands‑on execution and monitoring. You will work collaboratively with architects, engineers and cross‑functional squads to ensure high performance, reliability and resilience of critical systems across product domains.

Performance Testing & Observability

• Own the Performance Testing and Observability framework across the product domain.
• Develop and implement observability and test strategies with Domain Architects and Engineering Managers.
• Design and execute performance tests on Microservices (REST/SOAP APIs) and FrontEnd layers.
• Create and maintain performance dashboards using tools like Grafana and Prometheus.
• Ensure performance requirements are met for all deployed software solutions.
• Work with development squads to identify, reproduce and resolve performance issues, including those reported by customers.

Chaos Engineering & Failure Simulation

• Design and run controlled failure simulations (e.g. service outages, latency injection, packet loss).
• Automate chaos testing scenarios and report findings with actionable insights.
• Monitor system behavior under stress and conduct root cause analysis of bottlenecks.

Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Act as a performance coach and subject matter expert across engineering squads.
• Participate in test planning, test strategy documentation and quality assurance activities.
• Collaborate in defect triage and prioritisation discussions.
• Support the team in delivering high‑quality outcomes within agreed project timelines.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience
• Strong expertise in the following tools:
  • Performance Testing Tools: JMeter, HP LoadRunner
  • Observability & Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana
  • Chaos & Automation: Bash scripting, Wiremock
  • Version Control & CI/CD: Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Cloudbees
  • Test & Project Management Tools: JIRA, Confluence
  • Database Performance Tuning: Deep experience in analysing and optimising SQL queries, resolving bottlenecks and implementing partitioning strategies for high‑volume data handling across relational databases.
  • Additional Technologies:
    • OpenShift (for container orchestration and deployment)
    • REST, SOAP, Swagger (API testing)
    • Unix/Linux and Windows environments
    • Familiarity with Java performance tuning: GC analysis, heap dump, profiling
• Nice to have:
  • Experience in Service Virtualisation: Mock‑ups, Stubs, Docker
  • Coding experience with automated test frameworks (preferably in Java)
  • Background in Financial Services or Banking domains
• Soft Skills & Cultural Fit:
  • Proven ability to address both functional and non‑functional testing challenges.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
  • Excellent documentation and communication capabilities.
  • Fluent in English with the ability to thrive in international, multicultural teams.
  • Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Additional Information

• Finance: Competitive salary package, value‑based recognition awards, referral bonus
• Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non‑linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platform subscriptions, pass‑it‑on sessions, workshops, conferences
• Work‑Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme
• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps
• Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations

At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives – because inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.