Performance Test Architect
First seen by Alion on Oct 29, 2026.
Performance Testing Architect
Location - Bangalore
Required Qualifications
10+ years in software QA/testing with at least 5 years focused exclusively on Non-Functional Testing (performance, load, stress, security) for enterprise-grade web applications.
Proven track record of architecting and driving NFT programs end-to-end — from customer NFR workshops through tooling setup, test execution, and executive-level reporting.
Hands-on proficiency with performance/load testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, Locust, or k6, and security testing tools such as OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, Nessus, or Qualys.
Solid working knowledge of Azure cloud infrastructure (App Services, Azure Load Testing, Azure Monitor, Application Insights) and its impact on application performance and security posture.
Experience with APM and observability platforms (Dynatrace, Datadog, or New Relic) for performance profiling, bottleneck isolation, and capacity planning.
Strong communication and consulting skills — ability to run NFR definition sessions with customers, present risk-rated findings to non-technical stakeholders, and align cross-functional teams on quality gates.
Tech Stack
· JMeterLocustGatlingk6OWASP ZAPBurp SuiteNessus / QualysAzure DevOpsAzure Load TestingApplication InsightsDatadogDynatracePlaywrightPythonDocker / Kubernetes
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications in performance testing (ISTQB Performance Testing Specialist) or security testing (CEH, OSCP, or relevant Azure security certifications).
Experience with UI/UX performance measurement tools (Google Lighthouse, WebPageTest, Core Web Vitals) for page responsiveness and load-time optimization on B2B portals.
Prior experience in an IT services or consulting environment — managing NFT deliverables, customer expectations, and multi-stakeholder engagements simultaneously.
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and shift-left security integration within Azure-based CI/CD workflows.
Exposure to accessibility testing standards (WCAG 2.1) relevant to enterprise B2B web applications.
Roles & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Define and own the end-to-end Non-Functional Testing strategy and framework covering performance, load, stress, UI/UX responsiveness, and security vulnerability testing for an Azure-hosted B2B web application.
Lead customer-facing NFR requirement workshops — translate business expectations into measurable test criteria, SLA thresholds, and acceptance gates in collaboration with product and engineering stakeholders.
Evaluate, select, and onboard the NFT tooling stack; establish standards for load simulation, vulnerability scanning, and frontend performance profiling suited to the Azure platform.
Design realistic workload models, test scenarios, and data strategies for load and stress testing that reflect B2B usage patterns, peak traffic, and failure conditions.
Plan and execute security vulnerability assessments (VAPT) aligned to OWASP Top 10; coordinate with DevSecOps teams to log, prioritize, and track remediation of findings.
Integrate NFT suites into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, establishing automated performance gates and regression baselines that block releases when thresholds are breached.
Monitor application performance using APM tools (Dynatrace, Datadog, or Application Insights); analyse bottlenecks and provide root-cause analysis with actionable optimization recommendations.
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of QA engineers — providing technical direction, script/code reviews, and hands-on guidance during test execution, triage, and reporting to both technical and business audiences