Senior Performance Engineer ($2000 USD Sign-on Bonus) ID84179

Worky; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth without limits

Competitive compensation

Flexibility: remote work with flexible

Meaningful, modern projects

Collaborative culture

Well-being & support

Job summary

Worky is seeking a Senior Performance Engineer to own an enterprise-wide Performance Engineering function, spanning web, mobile, kiosk, POS, loyalty, and payments systems. You will design and execute load, stress, and endurance tests using tools like JMeter and k6 and integrate automated performance validation into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.

You will partner with SRE/DevOps to set reliability targets, perform chaos engineering experiments, and apply AI-assisted workflows for planning and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in performance engineering or non-functional testing at enterprise scale.
• Hands-on experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter, k6, LoadRunner, NeoLoad, or OctoPerf.
• Experience with observability and cloud monitoring platforms like Dynatrace.
• Experience integrating automated performance validation into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps).
• Scripting in Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Cloud engineering experience on AWS or Azure.
• Experience with AI-assisted engineering tools and validating AI outputs.
• Strong communication and leadership to translate findings to business impact.
• Willingness to work from Shelton, CT office.

Responsibilities

• Own the enterprise Performance Engineering charter as a horizontal shared service.
• Design, script, execute, and report performance tests across high-volume flows.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks across application, database, messaging, and infrastructure layers.
• Embed automated performance validation into CI/CD pipelines with baseline gating.
• Partner with SRE/DevOps to define reliability targets and chaos testing.
• Define performance-readiness criteria and provide go/no-go release recommendations.
• Integrate AI-assisted workflows into performance planning and results triage.

Skills

Performance engineering

Strong leadership

Clear communication

English proficiency

Tools

JMeter

k6

LoadRunner

NeoLoad

OctoPerf

Dynatrace

Azure DevOps

AWS

Azure

Job description

Join us and earn $2000 USD Sign-on Bonus

WHY JOIN US

If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Senior Performance Engineer to own and lead an enterprise-wide Performance Engineering function as a horizontal shared service across a global QSR digital ecosystem including web, mobile, kiosk, POS, loyalty, and payments systems. You will design and execute load, stress, and endurance tests using JMeter, k6, or similar tools, integrate automated performance validation into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, partner with SRE and DevOps teams on chaos engineering experiments, and leverage AI-assisted workflows for performance planning and results triage.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Own the enterprise Performance Engineering charter as a horizontal shared service, establishing engagement models and SDLC performance-readiness standards.
• Design, script, execute, and report performance tests (load, stress, endurance, scalability) across high-volume ordering, kiosk, POS, loyalty, and payment flows.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks across application, database, messaging, and infrastructure layers using observability signals (e.g., Dynatrace).
• Embed automated performance validation into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps) with baseline and threshold gating.
• Partner with SRE/DevOps teams to define reliability targets and run controlled chaos-engineering experiments (fault/latency injection, dependency degradation).
• Define performance-readiness criteria, provide evidence-based go/no-go release recommendations, and assist with production performance-incident resolution.
• Integrate AI-assisted workflows into performance planning, test-design acceleration, and results triage while maintaining AI-consumable artifacts and safety guardrails.

MUST HAVES

• You must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US (e.g., Green card holders, TN visa holders, GC EAD, H4 EAD, U4U with EAD), as we are unable to sponsor or take over employment visa sponsorship at this time;
• 4+ years of experience in performance engineering or non-functional testing at enterprise scale.
• Hands‑on expertise with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, k6, LoadRunner, NeoLoad, or OctoPerf).
• Experience with enterprise observability and cloud monitoring platforms (e.g., Dynatrace).
• Demonstrated experience integrating automated performance validation into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps).
• Scripting and automation proficiency in Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Hands‑on engineering experience in cloud environments ( AWS or Azure).
• Hands‑on experience using AI-assisted engineering tools, including reviewing and validating AI-generated output.
• Strong communication and stakeholder leadership skills with the ability to translate technical findings into clear business impact.
• Availability to work from office in Shelton, Connecticut.
• Upper-intermediate English level.

NICE TO HAVES

• Direct experience partnering with SRE/DevOps practices on chaos engineering (fault/latency injection and dependency degradation testing).
• Prior experience supporting digital platforms within quick-service-restaurant (QSR), retail, or high-volume transactional ordering ecosystems.
• Experience maintaining AI-consumable artifacts (NFRs, workload models, baselines, thresholds) and defining AI guardrails.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Growth without limits: build your skills through mentorship, internal TechTalks, challenging projects, and a dedicated annual learning budget
• Competitive compensation: get recognition that reflects your skills and impact, with regular performance and compensation reviews
• Flexibility: work 100% remotely with flexible hours that support focus, autonomy, and a healthy work rhythm
• Meaningful, modern projects: build impactful products using modern technologies alongside global teams and leading brands
• Collaborative culture: join a supportive environment with zero micromanagement where ideas are welcomed and contributions are recognized
• Well-being & support: access local well-being programs and people-focused support tailored to your location