Performance Test Engineer - Hybrid Contract-to-Hire

TEKsystems; United States; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Performance Testing Specialist to analyze, plan and execute performance tests for client applications. You will work with cross-functional teams to understand system behavior, design and maintain automation, and interpret results to drive performance improvements.

The role requires strong communication, data analysis, and automation skills, with experience in tools like JMeter or NeoLoad and monitoring platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, MIS or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Above average communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to analyze data and produce quality work.
• Experience with performance testing suites and automation tooling.
• Knowledge of programming fundamentals (Java, Python, C, C#, C++, HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Understanding of Agile software development principles, processes and tools.

Responsibilities

• Read, analyze and interpret performance testing requests.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, PMs, architects and IT leadership to understand system functionality.
• Review test plans and results for front-end and back-end performance.
• Provide recommendations to stakeholders on inefficiencies and solutions.
• Write and update test plans for performance tests across applications.
• Design, develop and maintain automation scripts using tools like JMeter and NeoLoad.
• Interpret test results from performance testing tools.
• Use monitoring tools to track performance metrics and trends (e.g., IBM Instana, Splunk).
• Coordinate execution of performance tests; some tests may run outside normal hours.
• Use JIRA to track work and Confluence to document results.
• Collaborate within the Performance Testing team to set goals and priorities.

Skills

Automation

Selenium

Performance testing

Test automation

Automated testing

Api

Sql

Load runner

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JMeter

NeoLoad

IBM Instana

SentryOne

BMC AppMon (Apptune)

Splunk

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking a Performance Testing Specialist to analyze, plan and execute performance tests for client applications. You will work with cross-functional teams to understand system behavior, design and maintain automation, and interpret results to drive performance improvements.

The role requires strong communication, data analysis, and automation skills, with experience in tools like JMeter or NeoLoad and monitoring platforms.