Senior Software Development Engineer - Test - Performance Testing

<p>About the Role :<br/><br/>We are seeking a Performance Test Engineer with a strong background in backend systems, cloud infrastructure, and QA automation.

You will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining performance testing frameworks that validate the scalability, resilience, and reliability of our microservices and cloud-native applications.<br/><br/>This position requires hands-on experience with Gatling, Java, Docker, and Kubernetes, as well as deep technical knowledge of backend architecture, APIs, and cloud platforms like AWS and GCP.

You'll work closely with cross-functional teams-including DevOps, Backend Engineering, and Site Reliability Engineering-to ensure our systems meet rigorous non-functional requirements (NFRs) under varying loads and conditions.<br/><br/>Key Responsibilities :<br/><br/>Performance Testing Strategy :<br/><br/>- Design and implement comprehensive performance testing strategies aligned with NFRs, ensuring end-to-end coverage of backend services and infrastructure.<br/><br/>Automation Development :<br/><br/>- Develop, maintain, and optimize scalable load, stress, and endurance test suites using Gatling and Java, targeting microservices in containerized and cloud-native environments.<br/><br/>Backend Infrastructure Mastery :<br/><br/>- Gain deep understanding of APIs, backend services, databases, and cloud ecosystems (AWS, GCP) to build tests that reflect real-world usage and scenarios.<br/><br/>Environment Setup & Scaling :<br/><br/>- Build and manage performance test environments using Docker and Kubernetes, configuring Horizontal Pod Autoscaling (HPA) and other scaling strategies to validate service elasticity.<br/><br/>Monitoring & Analysis :<br/><br/>- Monitor system performance, analyze test results, and identify bottlenecks using appropriate metrics and tools.

Collaborate with Engineering and DevOps to fine-tune infrastructure for optimal performance.<br/><br/>Cross-Functional Collaboration :<br/><br/>- Work closely with SREs, Backend Engineers, QA, and DevOps to proactively resolve performance issues and support capacity planning initiatives.<br/><br/>Reporting & Documentation :<br/><br/>- Create detailed test reports, documentation, and dashboards that provide actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.<br/><br/>Infrastructure Tuning & Recommendations :<br/><br/>- Provide ongoing input into system architecture, autoscaling configurations, and infrastructure improvements based on performance testing results.<br/><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)