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Performance Tester & Engineer

  • St. John's
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Posted: 4 days ago• Recruiter recently active
Job Location
St. John's
Remote Work Policy

In office

Visa Sponsorship

Not Available

RelocationAllowed
Skills
Optimization
System Architecture
Performance Tuning
Performance Testing
JMeter
Dynatrace
Application Performance
Non-functional Requirements
Database Performance
Technology Stacks
Workload Models
Infrastructure Performance
Production-like Scenarios
Large-Scale Performance Tests

About the job

TekStaff's Client has a current vacancy for a Performance Tester & Engineer

Required Skills

  • Core Performance Testing & Engineering Skills (Primary – Must Have)
  • JMeter – Proficient in developing and executing performance testing scripts and scenarios, with the ability to enhance/customize using advanced scripting techniques.
  • Dynatrace – Strong expertise in deep-dive performance monitoring and analysis, providing actionable insights to diagnose and resolve bottlenecks.
  • Performance Testing – Skilled in defining workload models, simulating production-like scenarios, executing large-scale performance tests, and analyzing results to ensure system stability, scalability, and reliability.
  • Non-Functional Requirements & Architecture – Solid understanding of NFRs, system architecture, and technology stacks to ensure comprehensive performance coverage.
  • Performance Tuning & Optimization – Ability to fine-tune application, database, and infrastructure components for optimal performance.

Preferred Skills

  • Advanced Troubleshooting & Optimization (Secondary – Good to Have)
  • Splunk, Log Analysis & Datadog – Skilled in log-based diagnostics and observability for identifying and resolving complex performance issues.
  • SRE Skillsets – Exposure to Chaos Engineering, Observability, Monitoring production workloads, and contributing towards transition into an SRE role.
  • Test Data & Virtualization – Ability to define test data strategy, collaborate with client M teams, and develop Virtual Services using Mountebank for performance testing.
  • Client-Side & End-User Experience – Experience with tools to measure and enhance end-user performance experience.

TekStaff may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.