Lead Software Engineer in Test – Performance Test Engineering
Job Description:• Facilitate career growth by providing mentoring and performance feedback together with the QAE Manager. • Lead the design, development, and execution of performance, load, stress, spike, and endurance tests across multiple applications. • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) using the 5 Whys method, take ownership of issue analysis, and prioritize solutions to minimize escaped defects within their respective product domains. • Effectively advocate for automation framework extensions that will lead to more efficiency in the quality management process.• Work with Product, Engineering, UI/UX and Delivery teams to understand customer problems, provide feasible technical solutions, and create delivery plans. • Build, optimize, and maintain k6-based performance testing frameworks, integrated into CI/CD pipelines. • Partner with developers, DBAs, DevSecOps, and architects to understand system architecture, identify system bottlenecks and improve system scalability. • Develop custom Grafana dashboards and automated reports to visualize system performance and trends.• Monitor and analyze system performance using Azure Application Insights, Grafana, and InfluxDB, driving actionable recommendations. • Design test data generation strategies to support realistic workload simulations. • Demonstrate excellence in both written and verbal communication. • Produce detailed reports, presentations, and recommendations for leadership and stakeholders. • Carry out additional responsibilities assigned based on business needs. Requirements:• Typically, 7+ years industry experience in software quality assurance.• Coaching/team guidance experience. • Strong hands-on experience with k6 for performance testing (test scripting, optimization, and reporting). • Strong SQL querying skills, preferably MSSQL. • InfluxDB + Grafana expertise: Flux queries, dashboard templates, alerts, and automated reporting. • CI/CD integration experience (Azure DevOps). Benefits:• Generous annual bonus opportunity• 401(k) with Employer Match• Flexible Time Off: take time off when you need it without worrying about available hours• 10 paid holidays• Volunteer Time Off• Insurance: Choice of Medical, Dental, and Vision plans• Health Savings Account with employer match• Flexible Spending Account• 100% Company-Paid Parental leave• 100% Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance• Nextech Luminary Peer Recognition Program• Wellness Program including discounts on medical premiums• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions available• Corporate Discounts on Retail, Travel, and Entertainment• Pet Insurance options Apply tot his job