Performance Test Lead (8-10 yrs)

Job Title : Performance Test Lead

Company : QualiZeal

Location : Hyderabad, India

Job Type : Contract to Hire (C2H) Work from Office

Experience Required : 8+ Years

Notice Period : Immediate Joiners Preferred

About QualiZeal :

At QualiZeal, we are committed to delivering excellence in digital quality engineering. We drive innovation, agility, and digital transformation by offering end-to-end testing services that ensure robust and high-performing technology solutions. As a part of our growth journey, we are looking to bring on board a seasoned Performance Test Lead who can take full ownership of performance testing initiatives, provide strategic direction, and ensure optimal performance of applications across platforms.

Role Overview :

The Performance Test Lead will be responsible for overseeing and executing all aspects of performance testing for enterprise-level applications and systems. The candidate must possess deep technical expertise in designing, scripting, and executing performance, load, and stress tests. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including developers, architects, project managers, and QA engineers to ensure systems meet required performance benchmarks before production deployment.

Key Responsibilities :

Performance Test Strategy & Planning :

- Lead the planning, creation, and execution of comprehensive performance testing strategies and test plans aligned with business requirements and project goals.

- Collaborate with project stakeholders to understand performance testing requirements including system architecture, business load models, and performance KPIs.

- Define appropriate testing approaches, tools, and frameworks for various performance scenarios like Load Testing, Stress Testing, Endurance Testing, and Spike Testing.

Tool Proficiency & Scripting :

- Design and develop modular, reusable, and maintainable performance test scripts using LoadRunner, JMeter, or similar performance testing tools.

- Automate performance test scenarios, including parameterization, correlation, and dynamic data injection, to simulate real-world usage patterns.

- Experience with integrations into CI/CD pipelines and test automation environments will be an added advantage.

Test Execution & Monitoring:

- Conduct performance tests across Web applications, APIs/web services (REST/SOAP), and backend systems (especially SQL Server and other database systems).

- Execute daily baseline performance tests (BVTs) to identify performance regressions early in the development lifecycle.

- Manage and configure test environments to ensure realistic and scalable test conditions.

Data Preparation & Management :

- Prepare and manage required test data sets for various performance testing scenarios including bulk data creation, anonymization, and migration.

- Ensure test data aligns with real-time scenarios and supports repeatable performance executions.

Monitoring, Analysis & Tuning :

- Monitor key performance metrics (CPU, memory, disk I/O, network throughput) during test execution using tools such as Dynatrace, AppDynamics, New Relic, or equivalent.

- Analyze performance bottlenecks across the technology stack and provide recommendations for performance tuning and optimization.

- Work in tandem with development and DevOps teams to resolve performance issues and validate fixes.

Reporting & Defect Management :

- Document detailed test results, trends, and performance analysis findings.

- Prepare performance test summary reports and present them to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Log, track, and manage defects in test management tools such as JIRA or TestRail, and coordinate defect resolution with relevant teams.

Risk Identification & Mitigation :

- Proactively identify performance risks and suggest mitigation strategies.

- Evaluate the scalability, reliability, and responsiveness of applications under varying workloads and recommend enhancements as needed.

Leadership & Mentoring :

- Lead and mentor a team of performance test engineers, providing guidance on technical challenges and career development.

- Promote performance engineering best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the QA team.

Communication & Stakeholder Management:

- Act as a liaison between QA, development, business, and infrastructure teams.

- Provide timely updates to project managers and QA leads regarding test progress, risks, and mitigation plans.

Key Skills & Experience :

- 8+ years of hands-on experience in performance testing and engineering.

- Strong proficiency in LoadRunner, JMeter, NeoLoad, or similar tools.

- Deep understanding of web technologies, API performance testing, and database performance tuning.

- Experience working with SQL Server, Oracle, or NoSQL databases to identify slow queries and performance issues.

- Proficient in scripting languages like JavaScript, Python, or Shell scripting is a plus.

- Familiarity with cloud-based performance testing (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) is highly desirable.

- Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education & Certifications :

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

- Certifications in performance testing tools (e.g., LoadRunner Certified Professional) or performance engineering (e.g., CPDE Certified Performance & DevOps Engineer) are advantageous.

Work Environment :

- Work Mode : Work from Office (Hyderabad location)

- Contract Type : Contract to Hire (C2H)

- Timings : Standard business hours with flexibility for test execution windows.

- Team Environment : Collaborative and high-performing QA team with focus on innovation, learning, and quality delivery.

Why Join QualiZeal?

- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and challenging projects.

- Culture that values innovation, collaboration, and individual growth.

- Strong focus on employee development through training and mentorship.

- Chance to work with global clients and industry-leading products.