EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
We are seeking an experienced Lead Performance Test Engineer to drive our performance testing initiatives and ensure the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of mission-critical applications. In this role, you will design comprehensive test strategies, lead execution efforts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performing solutions that meet business objectives.
Responsibilities
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Develop and author performance test plans aligned with project objectives
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Design peak workload models based on historical usage data and logs
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Collaborate with stakeholders to negotiate response time requirements
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Evaluate and recommend the rightsizing of performance test environments
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Analyze application risk profiles and align them with performance test objectives
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Translate objectives into test types and monitoring strategies
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Build performance test harnesses using industry-standard tools
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Oversee test execution, ensuring accuracy and reliability of results
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Prepare and publish customized reports tailored to technical teams or senior management
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Support root cause analysis activities in both production and non-production environments
Requirements
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9-14 years of professional experience in performance test engineering
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Expertise in performance testing tools such as LoadRunner, Apache JMeter, and BlazeMeter
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Proficiency in at least one advanced monitoring tool such as Dynatrace, AppDynamics, or Sysdig, including end-to-end setup
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Familiarity with observability platforms, including Splunk, Datadog, and Grafana
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Skills in workload modeling, peak load analysis, and interpreting historical usage data and logs
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Background in analyzing application risk profiles and translating them into test strategies
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Capability to lead test execution and validate accuracy and reliability of results
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Competency in preparing customized performance reports for both technical and executive audiences
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Understanding of root cause analysis methodologies across production and non-production environments
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Knowledge of stakeholder management and negotiating non-functional requirements such as response times
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Proficiency in English at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher
We offer
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Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
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Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
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Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
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Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
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Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
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Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
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Focused individual development
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Benefit package:
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Health benefits
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Retirement benefits
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Paid time off
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Flexible benefits
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Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)
