Performance Tester

Domain: Banking
Skills: LoadRunner, JMeter (Mandatory); Tosca, Selenium (Optional)
Programming: VB Script, Java, C

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Performance Tester with 3–5 years of hands-on experience in performance testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies. The ideal candidate must have strong expertise in LoadRunner and JMeter, with additional exposure to automation or functional testing tools being a plus. Experience in the banking domain is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute performance test scripts using LoadRunner and JMeter.
• Analyze performance test results, identify bottlenecks, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Work closely with business analysts, development teams, and architects to gather performance requirements and KPIs.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support continuous integration and continuous testing initiatives.
• Develop performance test scenarios, workload models, and test plans based on application requirements.
• Prepare and present detailed performance test reports and insights to stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to testing standards, processes, and methodologies throughout the project life cycle.
• Support estimation, forecasting, sprint planning, delivery execution, and timeline creation for performance testing activities.
• Troubleshoot issues independently and work with engineering teams to drive resolutions.

Required Skills

• Mandatory Tools:
• LoadRunner
• JMeter
• Optional Tools:
• Tosca
• Selenium
• Strong experience in VB Script, Java, and C programming to support test scripting or custom enhancements.
• solid understanding of SDLC, STLC, and performance testing frameworks.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices, including code reviews, versioning, and CI/CD integration.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working on banking or financial services applications, especially high-volume transaction systems.
• Knowledge of backend components such as APIs, microservices, messaging queues, and databases.
• Familiarity with server monitoring tools (AppDynamics, Dynatrace, Grafana, etc.).

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities.
• Collaborative team player with an ability to work in fast-paced environments.