Job Title: Performance Test Lead
Job Summary:
We are seeking a seasoned Performance Test Lead to drive the adoption and implementation of performance testing practices across multiple application development teams. This role will serve as a shared capability, supporting various projects in defining, executing, and reporting on performance testing activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong industry experience, a deep understanding of performance testing concepts, and the ability to guide teams in establishing formal processes and standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead performance testing efforts across a portfolio of applications, supporting multiple development teams.
- Establish and formalize performance testing processes from scripting to execution and reporting.
- Collaborate with Product Owners and Business stakeholders to define Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) aligned with industry standards.
- Deliver performance testing services for projects, ensuring scalability, reliability, and responsiveness of applications.
- Provide guidance and best practices on performance test strategy and execution.
- Support the adoption and usage of performance testing tools and platforms, including JMeter and BlazeMeter.
- Partner with the Performance Testing Architect to align tooling and architectural decisions.
- Educate and mentor teams on performance testing concepts and methodologies.
Required Qualifications:
- Proven experience in performance testing across web and mobile applications.
- Strong knowledge of performance testing strategies and concepts.
- Hands-on experience with JMeter and familiarity with BlazeMeter.
- Ability to define and interpret Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs).
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across cross-functional teams.
- Experience working in agile environments and supporting multiple concurrent projects.
Preferred Skills:
- Exposure to other performance testing tools and platforms.
- Experience in cloud-based performance testing environments.
- Familiarity with CI/CD integration for performance testing.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and backed by renowned private equity firms Advent International and Warburg Pincus, Encora is the preferred technology modernization and innovation partner to some of the world’s leading enterprise companies. It provides award-winning digital engineering services including Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering. Encora's deep cluster vertical capabilities extend across diverse industries, including HiTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Retail & CPG, Energy & Utilities, Banking Financial Services & Insurance, Travel, Hospitality & Logistics, Telecom & Media, Automotive, and other specialized industries.
With over 9,000 associates in 47+ offices and delivery centers across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, India, and Southeast Asia, Encora delivers nearshore agility to clients anywhere in the world, coupled with expertise at scale in India. Encora’s Cloud-first, Data-first, AI-first approach enables clients to create differentiated enterprise value through technology
