Key Responsibilities:
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Design and execute performance, load, stress, endurance, and scalability tests for large-scale Government applications.
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Develop performance test strategies, plans, and scripts aligned with project requirements.
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Use tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, NeoLoad, or Gatling to simulate workloads and measure system performance.
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Identify performance bottlenecks at application, database, network, and infrastructure levels.
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Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to implement performance tuning and optimization.
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Monitor application performance in production and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
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Ensure compliance with Government IT security and performance standards (MeitY guidelines, GIGW, etc.).
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Prepare comprehensive performance reports, dashboards, and recommendations for stakeholders.
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Support capacity planning, scalability forecasting, and disaster recovery drills.
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Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues within strict timelines.
Required Skills & Competencies:
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Strong knowledge of performance testing methodologies, KPIs, and metrics (response time, throughput, scalability, latency, resource
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Hands-on expertise in JMeter, LoadRunner, NeoLoad, or equivalent tools.
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Experience with APM (Application Performance Monitoring) tools such as Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Grafana, or New Relic.
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Proficiency in analyzing logs, system metrics, and database performance (SQL tuning, query optimization).
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Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).
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Understanding of security, compliance, and accessibility standards for Government applications.
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Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure.
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Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Certifications (Preferred/Desirable):
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Certified Performance Testing Professional (CPTP) or equivalent.
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ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst / Performance Testing Certification.
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LoadRunner or JMeter Certification.
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Agile/Scrum Certification (CSM/PSM) for project collaboration.
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Cloud Performance Testing Certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) – desirable.
Experience Required:
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Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in performance and load testing.
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Proven expertise in large-scale IT Government or e-Governance projects.
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Strong exposure to citizen-facing digital platforms, portals, or mission-critical Government applications.
