Senior Performance QA Engineer

Responsibilities

Framework Optimization

• Audit current performance testing framework and suggest improvements.
• Set up a regular process for running load and performance tests.
• Define and run “stability tests” to identify potential system degradation over time or under load.
• Integrate load tests into the CI/CD pipeline to simplify and automate testing processes.
• Add mobile specific requests to the performance tests.
• Split performance tests by groups and features.

Weekly Tasks

• Develop new test scripts to cover features or requirements.
• Actualize current requests and sync them with clients (web and mobile apps).
• Participate in the preparation of test data (for example, choose what courses to load, what video, how to get it).
• Communicate with teams to prepare the test environment and perform load testing.
• Monitor and collect performance metrics.

Occasional Tasks

• Develop load models based on business requirements (e.g., study, exam, or marketing campaigns).
• Generate reports and recommendations for optimization and system improvements based on test results.

Requirements

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in performance testing, with a proven track record of optimizing system performance and identifying bottlenecks.
• Experience in at least two large-scale projects involving monolithic architectures, GraphQL, and RESTful APIs.
• Expertise in monitoring, analyzing, and collecting performance metrics using tools like NewRelic or similar.
• Solid understanding and practical experience in setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for automated performance testing.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language, such as Python, JavaScript, or Ruby, with the ability to write custom scripts for performance testing scenarios.
• Extensive experience working with k6 or other load testing frameworks (e.g., JMeter, Gatling, Locust), including setting up tests, analyzing results, and providing actionable insights.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of system performance, scalability, and reliability principles.
• English level: B2+ (Upper-Intermediate +).

Nice to Have

• Experience in building and configuring load testing infrastructure in cloud or on-prem environments, ensuring scalability and reliability of tests.
• Proven experience in establishing load testing processes from scratch, including test planning, execution, and reporting, while aligning with business requirements.
• Familiarity with JavaScript or TypeScript for scripting and automation tasks, with the ability to integrate performance tests into modern test frameworks and development pipelines.

What we offer along the way

• Remote work and contractual employment through an individual entrepreneur (IE).
• Annual benefits budget of $1,500 gross, which you can allocate across 7 categories in our Benefits Cafeteria Menu (medical expenses, sports, psychological services, etc.).
• Corporate English classes available from your first day, fully covered by the company.
• Professional development support, including sponsorship for learning programs, seminars, and conference attendance.
• Laptop program: Request a cutting-edge laptop from UULA, and it’s yours to keep after two years of employment.
• Flexible vacation policy with 30 paid days off (42 calendar days).