Performance Test Engineer

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Performance Test Engineer in Okemos MI.

Summary --------

We are looking for a Performance EngineerPerformance Testing Specialist. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in performance testing, monitoring, and optimization of applications. The candidate should be a strong problem solver with excellent analytical skills capable of designing and executing complex performance strategies and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities ----------------

• Design and lead comprehensive performance testing strategies aligned with business requirements and project goals
• Configure and execute test scripts in tools such as JMeter to simulate realistic workloads
• Monitor and diagnose application performance using APM tools e.g. Dynatrace
• Integrate performance testing and monitoring within CICD pipelines using tools like Jenkins
• Conduct capacity planning and provide recommendations for scaling applications in cloud or containerized environments
• Use version control systems e.g. Bitbucket to manage test scripts, configurations, and documentation
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, and operations teams to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks
• Deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot applications running in Kubernetes or similar container orchestration environments
• Generate detailed performance reports, dashboards, and analysis for stakeholders
• Perform root cause analysis for complex performance issues
• Advocate performance engineering best practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Document test strategies, configurations, tuning recommendations, and lessons learned
• Participate in planning sessions to establish realistic performance targets and ensure dependencies are addressed