Lead Performance Quality Test Engineer

Empower; United States; On-site; USD 94,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Lead Performance Quality Test Engineer, where you will oversee performance management processes and lead a team to drive continuous improvement. With an inclusive work environment, you will leverage your expertise in performance testing tools to ensure organizational success while achieving work-life balance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) plan with company matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year

Generous paid time off and floating holidays

Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in Performance Test scripting and execution.
• Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot performance issues.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement performance test strategies and benchmarks.
• Analyze performance data to identify and resolve bottlenecks.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of improvement initiatives.

Skills

Performance Test scripting

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Team Leadership

Tools

JMeter

LoadRunner

Gatling

AppDynamics

Job description

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Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

Overseeing performance management processes, developing performance improvement strategies, setting and monitoring performance metrics, analyzing data, and collaborating with teams to enhance efficiency and productivity, ultimately driving organizational success and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

• Develop and implement performance test management strategies, set measurable goals, and establish performance benchmarks and metrics.
• Create performance testing scripts, execute scripts.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret performance data to identify areas for improvement and track progress towards goals.
• Identify and implement solutions to address performance gaps, design and implement process improvements, and develop and deliver training programs.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members, coach and mentor individuals, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Work with cross-functional teams to align performance goals and ensure effective implementation of improvement initiatives.
• Regularly monitor performance metrics, conduct performance assessments, and evaluate the effectiveness of improvement initiatives.
  
  

What You Will Bring

• 8- 10 years of experience with Performance Test scripting, execution, and strategy
• Proficiency in using popular performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling) - essential for designing and executing performance tests
• Experience with AppDynamics
• The ability to analyze performance data, identify bottlenecks, and troubleshoot performance issues
• A solid grasp of system architecture, including networking, databases, and application servers, is vital for understanding the performance characteristics of a system
• The ability to identify the root cause of performance problems and devise effective solutions is a key skill
• Strong experience with various types of tests including design skills, load testing, stress, and scalability is required to create effective tests that cover critical scenarios
• A strong problem-solving mindset to interpret performance data and identify and resolve performance issues and trends
  
  

What Will Set You Apart

• Understanding how databases work and how to tune their performance
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools is useful for integrating performance tests into the development workflow
• A good grasp of programming concepts, data structures, and algorithms - assist in performance analysis
  
  

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

What We Offer You

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - internal networks that rally around common interest, experiences and identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, ability, military status and sexual orientation. BRGs play a vital role in educating and engaging our people and advancing our business priorities.
  
  

Base Salary Range

$94,200.00 - $133,050.00

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer

• Drug-free workplace
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

Job Posting End Date at 12:01 am on:

06-20-2025

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Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Full-time

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