Performance Engineer

Wipro Technologies; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipro Limited is seeking aPerformance Testing Engineer to identify and resolve bottlenecks in distributed applications. You will design and run load, stress, endurance, and scalability tests, utilizing tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, or NeoLoad.

Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes, plus CI/CD integration, is essential. Ideal candidates have 5–8 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate findings to technical and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in performance testing.
• Strong expertise in identifying, analyzing, and resolving application performance bottlenecks.
• Hands-on experience with Load, Stress, Endurance, Scalability testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute performance tests for distributed and enterprise apps.
• Analyze JVM, DB, and network metrics to identify root causes.
• Collaborate with Development, QA, Platform Eng and DevOps to set benchmarks.

Skills

Performance Testing

Load Testing

Test Scripting

Linux/Unix

CI/CD Pipelines

Stakeholder Communication

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

JMeter

LoadRunner

Gatling

NeoLoad

Job description

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.

Job Description

• Strong experience in Performance Engineering / Performance Testing roles with proven expertise in identifying, analyzing, and resolving application performance bottlenecks.
• Hands-on experience designing and executing Load, Stress, Endurance, Scalability, and Capacity Testing for distributed and enterprise applications.
• Strong proficiency in performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, NeoLoad, or equivalent.
• Hands-on scripting experience using Python or Groovy for test automation, performance framework development, and data analysis.
• Experience working with Docker containers and Kubernetes (K8s) environments, including performance validation of containerized and microservices-based applications.
• Strong understanding of application architecture, APIs, web services, databases, and microservices performance characteristics.
• Experience using monitoring and observability tools such as Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar platforms for performance analysis and troubleshooting.
• Ability to analyze JVM, application, database, infrastructure, and network-level metrics to identify root causes of performance issues.
• Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integration of performance testing into automated release processes.
• Experience collaborating with Development, QA, Platform Engineering, and DevOps teams to establish performance benchmarks and scalability strategies.
• Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and command-line troubleshooting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to present performance findings and optimization recommendations to technical and business stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with Performance Engineering in Kubernetes-based production environments.
• Basic understanding of DevOps practices, release engineering, and site reliability concepts.
• Knowledge of Java/Spring Boot application performance tuning.

Mandatory Skills: Performance Testing.Experience: 5-8 Years.The expected compensation for this role ranges from $60,000 to $135,000 .Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro's standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post-offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.Wipro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applications from veterans and people with disabilities are explicitly welcome.Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, caste, creed, religion, gender, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, political orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wipro is committed to creating an accessible, supportive, and inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to all applicants including persons with disabilities, throughout the recruitment and selection process. Accommodations must be communicated in advance of the application, where possible, and will be reviewed on an individual basis. Wipro provides equal opportunities to all and values diversity.