Performance Test Lead

Job Title : Performance Test Lead

Company : QualiZeal

Location : Hyderabad, India

Job Type : Contract to Hire (C2H) Work from Office

Experience Required : 8+ Years

Notice Period : Immediate Joiners Preferred

About QualiZeal

At QualiZeal, we are committed to delivering excellence in digital quality engineering. We drive innovation, agility, and digital transformation by offering end-to-end testing services that ensure robust and high-performing technology solutions. As a part of our growth journey, we are looking to bring on board a seasoned Performance Test Lead who can take full ownership of performance testing initiatives, provide strategic direction, and ensure optimal performance of applications across platforms.

Role Overview

The Performance Test Lead will be responsible for overseeing and executing all aspects of performance testing for enterprise-level applications and systems. The candidate must possess deep technical expertise in designing, scripting, and executing performance, load, and stress tests. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including developers, architects, project managers, and QA engineers to ensure systems meet required performance benchmarks before production deployment.

Key Responsibilities

Performance Test Strategy & Planning :

• Lead the planning, creation, and execution of comprehensive performance testing strategies and test plans aligned with business requirements and project goals.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to understand performance testing requirements including system architecture, business load models, and performance KPIs.
• Define appropriate testing approaches, tools, and frameworks for various performance scenarios like Load Testing, Stress Testing, Endurance Testing, and Spike Testing.
  
  

Tool Proficiency & Scripting

• Design and develop modular, reusable, and maintainable performance test scripts using LoadRunner, JMeter, or similar performance testing tools.
• Automate performance test scenarios, including parameterization, correlation, and dynamic data injection, to simulate real-world usage patterns.
• Experience with integrations into CI/CD pipelines and test automation environments will be an added advantage.
  
  

Test Execution & Monitoring

• Conduct performance tests across Web applications, APIs/web services (REST/SOAP), and backend systems (especially SQL Server and other database systems).
• Execute daily baseline performance tests (BVTs) to identify performance regressions early in the development lifecycle.
• Manage and configure test environments to ensure realistic and scalable test conditions.
  
  

Data Preparation & Management

• Prepare and manage required test data sets for various performance testing scenarios including bulk data creation, anonymization, and migration.
• Ensure test data aligns with real-time scenarios and supports repeatable performance executions.
  
  

Monitoring, Analysis & Tuning

• Monitor key performance metrics (CPU, memory, disk I/O, network throughput) during test execution using tools such as Dynatrace, AppDynamics, New Relic, or equivalent.
• Analyze performance bottlenecks across the technology stack and provide recommendations for performance tuning and optimization.
• Work in tandem with development and DevOps teams to resolve performance issues and validate fixes.
  
  

Reporting & Defect Management

• Document detailed test results, trends, and performance analysis findings.
• Prepare performance test summary reports and present them to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Log, track, and manage defects in test management tools such as JIRA or TestRail, and coordinate defect resolution with relevant teams.
  
  

Risk Identification & Mitigation

• Proactively identify performance risks and suggest mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate the scalability, reliability, and responsiveness of applications under varying workloads and recommend enhancements as needed.
  
  

Leadership & Mentoring

• Lead and mentor a team of performance test engineers, providing guidance on technical challenges and career development.
• Promote performance engineering best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the QA team.
  
  

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a liaison between QA, development, business, and infrastructure teams.
• Provide timely updates to project managers and QA leads regarding test progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
  
  

Key Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in performance testing and engineering.
• Strong proficiency in LoadRunner, JMeter, NeoLoad, or similar tools.
• Deep understanding of web technologies, API performance testing, and database performance tuning.
• Experience working with SQL Server, Oracle, or NoSQL databases to identify slow queries and performance issues.
• Proficient in scripting languages like JavaScript, Python, or Shell scripting is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud-based performance testing (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

Education & Certifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Certifications in performance testing tools (e.g., LoadRunner Certified Professional) or performance engineering (e.g., CPDE Certified Performance & DevOps Engineer) are advantageous.
  
  

Work Environment

• Work Mode : Work from Office (Hyderabad location)
• Contract Type : Contract to Hire (C2H)
• Timings : Standard business hours with flexibility for test execution windows.
• Team Environment : Collaborative and high-performing QA team with focus on innovation, learning, and quality delivery.
  
  

Why Join QualiZeal?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and challenging projects.
• Culture that values innovation, collaboration, and individual growth.
• Strong focus on employee development through training and mentorship.
• Chance to work with global clients and industry-leading products.
  
  

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