#20212 - Performance Test Lead

Qualitest is seeking an experienced Performance Test Lead to take ownership of end-to-end performance testing for complex applications across multiple platforms. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, development teams, and infrastructure experts to define performance goals and ensure systems meet the highest standards underload. If you have a passion for performance optimization, deep expertise in LoadRunner, and hands-on experience with cloud monitoring tools, this role is perfect for you.

This is fulltime & fully remote position

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with business owners, developers, and infrastructure teams to capture and define clear, actionable performance requirements and SLAs.
• Develop comprehensive performance test strategies and detailed test plans, proactively identifying risks, bottlenecks, and mitigation approaches.
• Lead and oversee the full lifecycle of performance testing, including planning, scripting, execution, analysis, and detailed reporting.
• Manage, mentor, and delegate testing tasks within the team to ensure quality and timely delivery of results.
• Execute hands-on performance testing primarily using LoadRunner; familiarity with JMeter and NeoLoad is a plus.
• Leverage performance monitoring and diagnostics tools—especially Dynatrace—to build insightful dashboards and track key performance metrics.
• Design and implement sophisticated test scripts for Web applications (Pega, Salesforce), REST/SOAP services, and API-based architectures.
• Utilize AWS services such as CloudWatch, EC2, RDS, and S3 for performance validation, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Validate and optimize performance of MuleSoft APIs and integration layers.
• Lead initiatives to evaluate and migrate performance testing tools, conducting proof-of-concepts (POCs) to select tools aligned with the organization’s technology ecosystem.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to troubleshoot issues, provide actionable insights, and continuously improve performance testing processes.
• Bring expertise in distributed systems testing, CI/CD pipeline integration, and test automation frameworks (preferred).

Prefer to Haves:

1. Proven expertise in end-to-end performance testing and stakeholder management.
2. Strong hands-on experience with LoadRunner.
3. Proficiency with AWS CloudWatch and Dynatrace for performance monitoring.

Bonus: Experience with JMeter and NeoLoad.            

Benefits
Why QualiTest?

• Be a part of a company who strives to support for diversity and inclusion in the workplace – we are one, we are many at Qualitest. Celebrate culture, share knowledge with engineers from around the globe, and inspire each other through our differences. We have more than 40% women and around 120 different nationalities.
• Local and global opportunities – we offer you internal rotation and international mobility opportunities to grow your career.
• Clear view of your career and progression with the company – Qualitest is growing massively (since 2021 – tripled our employees base – we now have more than 8,000 engineers) and giving you the opportunity to grow with us.
• Work hard and play harder with our flexible and casual culture. Take a break from work and join an employee event, or enjoy the amenities and games provided from one of our Employees Centers.Save your earnings and prepare for your future by enrolling in our 401k plan where Qualitest will match your contributions accelerating your savings plan.
• Take care of health with enrollment into one of our competitive healthcare benefits. Qualitest will match towards your HSA if you choose to participate.
• Never stop experimenting and learning with QCraft – our Learning & Development platform: 50,000+ courses, 300+ virtual labs, mentorship and leadership programs, professional tribes, sponsored certifications, and much more.
• Stay active and get rewarded with our Corporate Wellness Program. We pay your Gym membership and giving you opportunities to Earn additional vacation times for attendance the gym!
• Earn bonuses via our Client Referral and Employee Referral Program’s. Refer and earn – tap your network for net-worth.
• We recognize our employees work via our Qudos platform - You can earn bonuses and spot awards by celebrating your and your peers’ achievements.
• Planning a vacation? Looking for car insurance? Get access to Qualitest Employee Perks for discounts on anything from travel to electronics. With so many offerings the savings are endless!
• A Competitive pay, the salary range for the role is $100,000 - $110,000.
• Intrigued to find more about us?
• Visit our website at https://www.qualitestgroup.com/
• If you like what you have read, send us your resume and let’s start talking!