As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.
Job Description
SS&C Technologies is seeking for Software Performance & Load Test Engineer who ensures that applications are stable, scalable, and high‑performing under expected and peak workloads. The key responsibility for this role is
- Develop and execute performance, load, stress, and endurance tests.
- Create and maintain test scripts using tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, or k6.
- Monitor system metrics and analyze test results to identify bottlenecks.
- Work with engineering teams to recommend performance improvements.
- Document findings and provide clear performance reports for stakeholders.
- Support integration of performance testing into CI/CD processes.
Technical Skills
11+ years’ experience in performance and load testing. Hands-on experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner, etc.). Understanding of web applications, APIs, and cloud environments. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills. Experience with monitoring tools (Dynatrace, New Relic, Grafana). Knowledge of database performance testing. Background in CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP).
Demonstrated Capabilities
Good verbal and written communication (English) Takes accountability and ownership of deliverables Effective problem solving Ability to foster an environment that encourages teamwork and collaboration Passion for continuous learning Focused on providing high quality deliverables
Ability to foster an environment that encourages teamwork and collaboration Passion for continuous learning
Focused on providing high quality deliverables
Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
Skills Required
- 11+ years' experience in performance and load testing
- Hands-on experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner, etc.)
- Understanding of web applications, APIs, and cloud environments
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
- Experience with monitoring tools (Dynatrace, New Relic, Grafana)
- Knowledge of database performance testing
- Background in CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)
SS&C Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SS&C Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by SS&C Technologies.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave policies are described as generous, including flexible or unlimited vacation and broadly positive views of PTO as a meaningful part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a notable strength, with repeated references to a 401(k) plan with company matching as a valued component of rewards.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity and stock-related incentives are highlighted as a bright spot, with stock incentives described as excellent in some roles and contributing positively to perceived total rewards.
SS&C Technologies Insights
What We Do
SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Named to Fortune 1000 list as top U.S. company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut and has 22,000+ employees in over 150 offices in 35 countries. Some 18,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest institutions to local firms, manage and account for their investments using SS&C's products and services.








