Perform performance testing of APIs, web applications, and backend services. Analyze response times, throughput, error rates, CPU, and memory utilization.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Plano, TX
Job Type
Contractor
Salary
$60–$65 Per Hour
Description
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain performance test scripts using k6 and JMeter.
Execute load, stress, spike, soak, endurance, and scalability testing.
Perform performance testing of APIs, web applications, and backend services.
Analyze response times, throughput, error rates, CPU, and memory utilization.
Identify performance bottlenecks and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues.
Prepare performance test reports and support capacity planning. Integrate performance testing into CI/CD pipelines.
Required Skills
5–12 years of overall experience in performance testing.
3–5 years of hands-on experience with k6 (mandatory priority).
Strong knowledge of JMeter.
Experience testing REST, SOAP, GraphQL, and other API architectures.
Scripting knowledge in JavaScript, Groovy, or Python.
Familiarity with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and containerized applications (EKS preferred).
Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience writing code using Java or Python.
Exposure to performance benchmarking and capacity planning.
Job Responsibilities
Deep knowledge of JMeter and k6
K6 and JMeter
Experience testing APIs (All API Architecture) and web applications
Knowledge of Kubernetes and containerized applications (EKS etc)
Build and maintain performance test scripts in JMeter and k6
Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP (Any cloud would work)