Performance Test Engineer - JMeter/Gatling
First seen by Alion on Sep 9, 2026.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, and maintain robust test automation frameworks for software products.
- Develop automated test scripts using Playwright and related automation technologies.
- Perform performance and load testing using k6 or similar tools.
- Identify performance bottlenecks and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve issues.
- Develop and execute functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end test scenarios.
- Analyze test results, document defects, and work closely with development teams for resolution.
- Participate in test planning, estimation, execution, and reporting.
- Collaborate directly with US customers to understand requirements, address issues, and provide testing updates.
- Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the software development lifecycle.
Required Skills :
- 8 - 12 years of relevant experience as a Test Automation Engineer.
- Strong hands-on experience with Playwright.
- Experience with k6 or similar performance/load-testing tools such as :
1. JMeter
2. Gatling
3. Locust
4. Artillery
- Strong understanding of test automation frameworks and QA methodologies.
- Experience with functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working with US customers and distributed teams.
- Experience in software product development companies.
Availability & Work Hours :
- Immediate joiners preferred.
- Must be comfortable working in EST working hours.
Preferred Candidate Profile :
- Experience working in product-based software organizations.
- Strong ownership of end-to-end test automation and quality engineering.
- Comfortable collaborating with international customers and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced product development environment.
Skills
Software Quality Assurance, Testing, Automation Testing, Playwright Testing, JMeter, Gatling, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Integration Testing, Load Testing, Performance Testing