Performance Test Engineer - Apache JMeter
First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and execute performance test strategies, test scenarios, and workload models.
- Perform load, stress, endurance, and scalability testing using Apache JMeter.
- Develop and maintain performance test scripts using Java, Groovy, or BeanShell.
- Conduct performance testing of web applications, REST APIs, and backend services.
- Analyze test results, identify performance bottlenecks, and recommend optimization measures.
- Monitor application and infrastructure performance using relevant monitoring and observability tools.
- Perform client-side performance testing using tools such as Google Lighthouse, mPulse, or similar platforms.
- Evaluate website performance against Core Web Vitals and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and architecture teams to resolve performance-related issues.
- Use scripting, programming, and LLM-powered tools to improve test automation, analysis, and engineering productivity.
- Prepare performance test reports, document findings, and communicate recommendations to stakeholders.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and work closely with cross-functional engineering teams.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience in performance testing and engineering.
- Strong hands-on experience with Apache JMeter.
- Strong understanding of performance testing concepts, workload modelling, bottleneck analysis, and optimization.
- Scripting experience in Java, Groovy, or BeanShell.
- Experience with performance testing of web applications and REST APIs.
- Hands-on experience with application and infrastructure monitoring tools.
- Experience with client-side performance testing using Lighthouse, mPulse, or equivalent tools.
- Good understanding of Core Web Vitals and web performance metrics.
- Strong scripting and programming skills.
- Practical ability to use LLMs and AI-assisted tools for scripting, test development, and performance analysis.
- Experience working in Agile development environments.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Skills
Performance Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Testing, JMeter, Test Strategy, Application Testing, Java, Groovy/Grails