Performance Test Engineer Job in Zl Tech

Performance Test Engineer Full-Time | Hyderabad, India

Department: Engineering

Experience: 4 to 6 Years

Location: On-site | Hyderabad, Telangana

Work Hours: Flexibility to support US time zone

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Job Summary

We are hiring a skilled and analytical Performance Test Engineer to lead and execute performance testing initiatives for our enterprise-grade applications. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in load testing, scalability analysis, and performance bottleneck resolution using tools like JMeter or LoadRunner. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance and ensure a seamless user experience at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive performance test plans, including load, stress, and scalability testing.
• Identify and diagnose performance bottlenecks in backend systems, APIs, and databases.
• Collaborate with software developers, DevOps, and QA engineers to resolve performance issues and optimize infrastructure.
• Execute performance test scenarios using tools such as Apache JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar performance testing frameworks.
• Write and maintain performance test scripts and automation tools as required.
• Analyze test results, generate reports, and provide actionable insights and recommendations for system improvements.
• Advocate for performance engineering best practices across teams.
• Contribute to system architecture and capacity planning by offering data-driven insights.
• Stay up to date on emerging trends, tools, and methodologies in performance engineering and testing.
• Provide regular updates and performance metrics reports to leads and stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 4 6 years of experience in software testing, with at least 2+ years of dedicated performance testing experience.
• Proficient in tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar performance testing platforms.
• Strong scripting and debugging skills experience in Java or Python is a plus.
• Excellent understanding of SQL queries and database concepts for backend performance testing.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC and STLC, including test planning, test case creation, defect tracking, and reporting.
• Solid problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and troubleshoot complex systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with global teams.
• Ability to work during US time zones, when required.

Preferred/Bonus Skills (Good to Have)

• Hands-on experience with Azure or other cloud platforms.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and performance testing within DevOps workflows.
• Knowledge of additional scripting languages (e.g., Shell, PowerShell, Bash).
• Experience with monitoring tools like Grafana, New Relic, or Dynatrace.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-scale enterprise platforms with real performance challenges.
• Collaborate with talented engineers across multiple geographies.
• Flexible work hours supporting US-based clients.
• Competitive salary and growth-oriented culture.

Apply today to join us as a Performance Test Engineer in Hyderabad and help us scale our applications to the next level of performance and reliability!