QE Performance Test Engineer

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Job Description:

Role Summary

Seeking a QE Performance Test Engineer to ensure applications are scalable, stable, and performant under real-world and peak load conditions. This role will design and execute performance tests, identify bottlenecks across the application stack, and partner with Development, QA, DevOps, and Architecture teams to improve system reliability and user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• 6–8 years of performance engineering experience.
• Advanced JMeter proficiency and hybrid Java automation test suite expertise.
• Strong Java coding skills with robust software engineering practices.
• Translate non-functional requirements from stakeholders, development, business, and product teams.
• Design and build automated performance testing pipelines integrated with CI/CD for applications with Message Queue (MQ) systems, SFTP, and API applications.
• Mainframe application performance testing exposure is good to have.
• Identify and optimize performance bottlenecks in applications.
• Working knowledge of DB2, SQL, and query optimization techniques.
• Practical experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot.
• AI mindset: Proactive adoption of AI tools and technologies to streamline testing processes, accelerate script development, and drive continuous improvement in QA workflows.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience

• 6+ years of experience in QA/Test Engineering with a strong focus on performance testing.
• Hands-on experience with tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, k6, or similar.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices, caching, queues, and database concepts.
• Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, or Groovy for test automation.
• Experience with APM/monitoring tools such as Dynatrace, AppDynamics, New Relic, Grafana, Prometheus, and Splunk.
• Solid knowledge of performance metrics including latency, throughput, concurrency, CPU/memory utilization, garbage collection (GC), I/O, and network behavior.
• Experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerized platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: 62,000 to 70,958

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The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

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It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include: 

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

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