Lead Software Engineer in Test – Performance Test Engineering
Job Description: • Facilitate career growth by providing mentoring and performance feedback together with the QAE Manager. • Lead the design, development, and execution of performance, load, stress, spike, and endurance tests across multiple applications. • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) using the 5 Whys method, take ownership of issue analysis, and prioritize solutions to minimize escaped defects within their respective product domains. • Effectively advocate for automation framework extensions that will lead to more efficiency in the quality management process. • Work with Product, Engineering, UI/UX and Delivery teams to understand customer problems, provide feasible technical solutions, and create delivery plans. • Build, optimize, and maintain k6-based performance testing frameworks, integrated into CI/CD pipelines. • Partner with developers, DBAs, DevSecOps, and architects to understand system architecture, identify system bottlenecks and improve system scalability. • Develop custom Grafana dashboards and automated reports to visualize system performance and trends. • Monitor and analyze system performance using Azure Application Insights, Grafana, and InfluxDB, driving actionable recommendations. • Design test data generation strategies to support realistic workload simulations. • Demonstrate excellence in both written and verbal communication. • Produce detailed reports, presentations, and recommendations for leadership and stakeholders. • Carry out additional responsibilities assigned based on business needs. Requirements: • Typically, 7+ years industry experience in software quality assurance. • Coaching/team guidance experience. • Strong hands-on experience with k6 for performance testing (test scripting, optimization, and reporting). • Strong SQL querying skills, preferably MSSQL. • InfluxDB + Grafana expertise: Flux queries, dashboard templates, alerts, and automated reporting. • CI/CD integration experience (Azure DevOps). Benefits: • Generous annual bonus opportunity • 401(k) with Employer Match • Flexible Time Off: take time off when you need it without worrying about available hours • 10 paid holidays • Volunteer Time Off • Insurance: Choice of Medical, Dental, and Vision plans • Health Savings Account with employer match • Flexible Spending Account • 100% Company-Paid Parental leave • 100% Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance • Nextech Luminary Peer Recognition Program • Wellness Program including discounts on medical premiums • Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions available • Corporate Discounts on Retail, Travel, and Entertainment • Pet Insurance options Apply tot his job