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Performance Test engineer

Performance Test engineer

  • Plano, Texas, United States
  • Posted Nov 5, 2026
INDUSTRYSoftware & InternetSaaS & Enterprise Software

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain performance test scripts in JMeter and k6
  • Run load, stress, soak, spike, and endurance tests
  • Test applications, APIs, and backend services
  • Analyze response times, throughput, error rates, CPU, memory, and other metrics
  • Identify performance bottlenecks and work with teams to troubleshoot
  • Define performance goals and success criteria
  • Create performance test reports
  • Support benchmarking and capacity planning
  • Integrate performance testing into CI/CD pipelines

Requirements

  • BS Computer Science or related field
  • Experience in a SaaS
  • Experience in a API Architecture

Nice to have: Java, Python

Skills

JMeterk6load testingstress testingendurance testingscalability testingperformance testingAPI testingweb application testingKubernetescontainerized applicationsAWSAzureGCPCI/CDJenkinsGitLab CIAzure DevOpsJavaScriptGroovyPythonJMeterk6KubernetesAWSAzureGCPJenkinsGitLab CIAzure DevOps

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Full description

Job Title: Test Engineer II - Automation Location: Plano, TX Duration: 23-Nov-2026 - 19-Nov-2027 Description: Performance Test engineer Strong hands-on experience with JMeter and k6 Ability to design and execute load, stress, endurance, and scalability tests Strong analysis skills to interpret results and recommend fixes Key Responsibilities: Build and maintain performance test scripts in JMeter (2nd) and k6 (1st priority) Run load, stress, soak, spike, and endurance tests Test applications, APIs, and backend services Analyze response times, throughput, error rates, CPU, memory, and other metrics Identify performance bottlenecks and work with teams to troubleshoot Define performance goals and success criteria Create performance test reports Support benchmarking and capacity planning Integrate performance testing into CI/CD pipelines Experience level Must and Haves Deep knowledge of JMeter and k6 K6 (1st priority) and JMeter (2nd) K6 – 2 to 5 years of experience Experience testing APIs (All API Architecture) and web applications Knowledge of Kubernetes and containerized applications (EKS etc) Total - Min 5 -12 Years of overall experience. Build and maintain performance test scripts in JMeter (2nd) and k6 (1st priority) Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP (Any cloud would work) Please do send submissions with screening questions. Qualification: Strong experience in performance testing Deep knowledge of JMeter and k6 JMeter (2nd) and k6 (1st priority) K6 – 3 to 5 years of experience Experience testing APIs (All API Architecture ) and web applications Understanding of HTTP/HTTPS, cookies, sessions, headers, and authentication Ability to analyze logs, metrics, and monitoring data Scripting knowledge in JavaScript, Groovy, or Python Familiarity with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps Strong communication and analytical skills Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP (Any cloud would work) Knowledge of Kubernetes and containerized applications (EKS etc) Total - Min 5 -12 Years of overall experience. Education: BS Computer Science or related field Added bonus if you have (Preferred): Experience writing code using Java or Python EEO: “Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”

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