Senior Performance Tester
Eliassen Group · Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
Description
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
Our client in the utilities and energy sector is seeking a Senior Performance Tester to join a long-term technology initiative focused on enterprise application performance, reliability, and scalability. This position will play a key role in validating system performance, identifying bottlenecks, and ensuring applications meet business and technical expectations before deployment.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in performance testing, test automation, monitoring tools, and application performance analysis, along with experience supporting modern development and deployment practices.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and execute comprehensive performance, load, stress, and scalability tests
Analyze application performance metrics and identify root causes of bottlenecks
Utilize performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling
Monitor system behavior using tools including AppDynamics, Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar technologies
Collaborate with development, QA, infrastructure, and business teams to resolve performance-related issues
Create detailed test plans, test scripts, performance baselines, and test result reports
Support API performance testing for REST and SOAP services
Participate in CI/CD processes using tools such as Jenkins and Git
Review server logs, system metrics, and database performance data to troubleshoot issues
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on application performance and reliability
Execute performance testing activities throughout the software development lifecycle
Develop test scenarios that simulate real-world production workloads
Evaluate system behavior under varying load conditions
Document findings and provide recommendations for optimization
Work closely with project stakeholders to establish performance benchmarks and success criteria
Assist with test environment planning, test data management, and execution coordination
Support performance validation efforts for enterprise GIS and mapping-related applications
Experience Requirements
3+ years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance and performance testing
Strong experience with performance testing tools such as xzbcwsv JMeter, LoadRunner, and/or Gatling
Experience using application performance monitoring and observability tools
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems
Experience testing REST and SOAP APIs
Knowledge of database concepts and server administration fundamentals
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to interpret complex performance data, graphs, and logs
Experience With ESRI And/or GIS Technologies Is Highly Preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
Equivalent combination of education and practical experience will be considered
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
Our client in the utilities and energy sector is seeking a Senior Performance Tester to join a long-term technology initiative focused on enterprise application performance, reliability, and scalability. This position will play a key role in validating system performance, identifying bottlenecks, and ensuring applications meet business and technical expectations before deployment.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in performance testing, test automation, monitoring tools, and application performance analysis, along with experience supporting modern development and deployment practices.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and execute comprehensive performance, load, stress, and scalability tests
Analyze application performance metrics and identify root causes of bottlenecks
Utilize performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling
Monitor system behavior using tools including AppDynamics, Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar technologies
Collaborate with development, QA, infrastructure, and business teams to resolve performance-related issues
Create detailed test plans, test scripts, performance baselines, and test result reports
Support API performance testing for REST and SOAP services
Participate in CI/CD processes using tools such as Jenkins and Git
Review server logs, system metrics, and database performance data to troubleshoot issues
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on application performance and reliability
Execute performance testing activities throughout the software development lifecycle
Develop test scenarios that simulate real-world production workloads
Evaluate system behavior under varying load conditions
Document findings and provide recommendations for optimization
Work closely with project stakeholders to establish performance benchmarks and success criteria
Assist with test environment planning, test data management, and execution coordination
Support performance validation efforts for enterprise GIS and mapping-related applications
Experience Requirements
3+ years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance and performance testing
Strong experience with performance testing tools such as xzbcwsv JMeter, LoadRunner, and/or Gatling
Experience using application performance monitoring and observability tools
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems
Experience testing REST and SOAP APIs
Knowledge of database concepts and server administration fundamentals
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to interpret complex performance data, graphs, and logs
Experience With ESRI And/or GIS Technologies Is Highly Preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
Equivalent combination of education and practical experience will be considered
Details
| Company | Eliassen Group |
| Location | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |
| Experience | permanent |