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Performance Tester

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Kansas City, Missouri

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Apache JMeter, Application Programming Interface (API), CPU (Central Processing Unit), Code Reviews, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Failover, Financial Services, Git, Input/Output, Java, JavaScript, Jenkins, Load Testing, LoadRunner, Memory Hardware, Network Testing, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Performance Testing, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reporting Dashboards, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Testing, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Splunk, Statistics, Subversion, Systems Analysis, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Requirements, Test Scripts, Test Strategy, Testing, United States Citizen, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
LOCATION
Kansas City, Missouri
POSTED
20 days ago

Performance Tester – Contract

Locations:Kansas City, MO |Boston, MA | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | Cleveland, OH | Richmond, VA | Atlanta, GA | Chicago, IL | St. Louis, MO | Minneapolis, MN | Dallas, TX | San Francisco, CA

  • Candidates must reside within commuting distance of any one of the above locations.
  • Preferred Location : Kansas City, MO

Duration: 12 Months (Extension & Conversion Possible)
Experience Level: Senior (10+ Years)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Performance Tester to support Financial Services in delivering and optimizing mission-critical payment systems. This role focuses on ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance across high-volume financial platforms, including real-time and batch processing systems.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, infrastructure, product, and security to drive end-to-end performance testing strategies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end performance testing (requirements, planning, scripting, execution, and reporting)
  • Design and execute load, stress, spike, volume, and failover tests
  • Develop and maintain test scripts using LoadRunner, JMeter, or similar tools
  • Perform API and application performance testing and integrate into CI/CD pipelines
  • Analyze system performance across front-end and back-end components
  • Monitor system resources (CPU, memory, network) during test execution
  • Identify performance bottlenecks and provide optimization recommendations
  • Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and infrastructure teams
  • Maintain test artifacts in Git/Subversion and integrate with Jenkins
  • Generate detailed performance reports and metrics dashboards
  • Participate in agile ceremonies, code reviews, and release cycles

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of performance testing experience
  • Proven experience in large-scale enterprise environments
  • Strong hands-on experience with:
    • LoadRunner, JMeter, Performance Center
    • Programming: Java, Python, JavaScript
  • Experience with AWS/cloud-based and MQ applications
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Load modeling and test design
    • Bottleneck analysis and performance tuning
    • Statistical analysis and performance metrics
  • Experience with monitoring tools like Dynatrace, Splunk
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins) and version control (Git/SVN)
  • Proficiency with IntelliJ/Eclipse
  • Strong understanding of Java performance concepts (threads, memory, I/O)
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent experience)

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
  • Must have at least 3 years of U.S. residency
  • No visa sponsorship available
  • Must pass enhanced background screening (education, employment, criminal, credit, references)

About the Company

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AP Recruiters

T3 Recruiters is a specialized recruiting agency dedicated to connecting employers and job seekers within the diesel engine industry. We work primarily with dealers and distributors that sell and support diesel-powered products, placing candidates in roles ranging from upper management to technicians and hourly staff. Leveraging an extensive industry network, we help companies find experienced talent for key positions such as service management, sales, parts, and executive roles, ensuring the right fit for both employers and candidates. We are recognized for our deep industry expertise and personalized approach to recruitment.

COMPANY SIZE
1 to 9 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://t3recruiters.com/