Performance Lead

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Designation: Performance Lead

Yrs of Experience: 8 -12 yrs

Location: Hyderabad

Work Mode: Work from office

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

The Performance Lead is responsible for managing and optimizing the performance testing and tuning process across software applications, ensuring systems meet established performance standards. This role involves strategizing, planning, and executing performance tests, analyzing results, and collaborating with teams to identify and resolve bottlenecks. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in performance testing tools, a deep understanding of system architectures, and excellent problem-solving skills to drive system efficiency and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement performance test strategies and frameworks for applications and systems.
• Define key performance metrics, thresholds, and benchmarks based on project and business requirements.
• Execute performance testing for scalability, reliability, and responsiveness using industry-standard tools.
• Analyze test results to identify system bottlenecks, root causes, and optimization opportunities.
• Prepare detailed performance assessment reports and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, QA, and operations teams to address performance issues and implement solutions.
• Communicate performance test plans, progress, and findings to stakeholders in technical and non-technical terms.
• Partner with business stakeholders to align performance objectives with end-user expectations and SLAs.
• Lead efforts to optimize application, database, and infrastructure performance to meet business needs.
• Implement performance monitoring and alerting solutions to ensure proactive identification of potential issues.
• Provide insights and best practices for improving system performance during the design and development phases.
• Lead and mentor a team of performance engineers, ensuring skill development and knowledge sharing.
• Define performance testing processes and methodologies, advocating best practices.
• Stay updated with emerging trends and tools in performance engineering and implement innovative solutions.
• Select and manage performance testing tools (e.g., LoadRunner, JMeter, Gatling, NeoLoad).
• Set up and maintain test environments, including test data and infrastructure, for accurate performance testing.
• Drive automation in performance testing to streamline processes and increase efficiency.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficiency in performance testing tools like LoadRunner, JMeter, Gatling, NeoLoad, or similar.
• Strong understanding of application architectures (monolithic, microservices, cloud-native).
• Hands-on experience with monitoring tools like Dynatrace, AppDynamics, or New Relic.
• Knowledge of databases (SQL, NoSQL) and their performance optimization techniques.
• Expertise in scripting and programming languages (Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab.
• Strong understanding of performance testing methodologies (stress testing, load testing, endurance testing, etc.).
• Ability to analyze system performance metrics (CPU, memory, I/O, network) and identify optimization opportunities.
• Proven experience in tuning applications, databases, and infrastructure for performance enhancement.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in performance testing and optimization, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role in Performance testing projects.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB Performance Testing, Dynatrace Certified Professional) are a plus.

Preferred Qualities:

• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and their impact on performance.
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Hands-on experience in performance testing for mobile and web applications.