Senior Software Development Engineer L4
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 11, 2026. Inovalon scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Title: Performance Automation Engineer
Experience: 4-7 Years
Location: Hyderabad
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Performance Automation Engineer with strong expertise in performance testing and engineering. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, executing, and analyzing performance tests to ensure system scalability, reliability, and responsiveness under varying loads. You will play a key role in identifying bottlenecks and driving performance improvements across applications.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and execute performance test scripts using JMeter
Analyze application performance under load and identify bottlenecks (CPU, memory, DB, network, etc.)
Work closely with development, QA, and DevOps teams to optimize system performance
Integrate performance tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation
Monitor system performance using tools like Datadog and provide actionable insights
Prepare detailed performance reports with observations, trends, and recommendations
Simulate real-world traffic patterns and ensure system readiness for production
Participate in performance tuning and capacity planning activities
Required Skills
Strong hands-on experience with JMeter for performance and load testing
Solid understanding of performance testing concepts (load, stress, spike, endurance testing)
Experience in analyzing test results and identifying performance bottlenecks
Familiarity with web technologies (HTTP/HTTPS, REST APIs)
Ability to correlate application performance with infrastructure metrics
Good to Have
Experience with modern performance tools such as K6 or Gatling
Knowledge of scripting languages (JavaScript, Groovy, or similar)
Experience with distributed load testing
Monitoring & Observability
Hands-on experience with monitoring tools such as Datadog
Ability to analyze logs, metrics, and traces for root cause analysis
Understanding of APM (Application Performance Monitoring) concepts
Additional Skills
Basic knowledge of Linux/Unix systems
Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.)
Understanding of cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP) is a plus
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Good communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work on high-scale, performance-critical systems
Exposure to modern performance engineering practices and tools
Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship (e.g. H-1B, TN, or E-3). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States as a condition of employment. (This is only applicable for US-based positions)
If you don’t meet every qualification listed but are excited about our mission and the work described, we encourage you to apply. Inovalon is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and you may be just the right person for this or other roles.
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Work Location: If the US position is listed as remote, employees who reside within a 40-mile radius of one of our office locations in Tampa, FL; Canonsburg, PA; or Bowie, MD will follow a hybrid work schedule and are expected to work in the office two days per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays).