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 looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Lead Performance Testing Engineer to join our team.The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the non-functional testing (NFT) initiatives, optimizing performance strategies, and ensuring the delivery of high-performing, scalable applications.ResponsibilitiesParticipate actively in project ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, demonstrations, and retrospectivesCollaborate with stakeholders to review requirements, define performance testing activities, and maintain supporting documentationProduce high-level and detailed estimates using story points and time-based assessmentsDocument comprehensive test strategies and test plans, translating complex requirements into actionable test scenariosCreate, maintain, and enhance test data sets for system validation activitiesDevelop test automation scripts that bolster performance testing coverage and effectivenessAutomate and execute system performance tests in alignment with project requirementsContribute to project-level walkthroughs, inspections, and reviews to ensure quality assuranceIdentify improvement areas, introducing and championing industry best practices for performance testingProvide recommendations for performance tuning to optimize system behaviorLead efforts to mentor junior team members and guide NFT-related discussions across functional teamsRequirements7-13 years of hands-on experience in performance testing engineering rolesStrong understanding of Agile development lifecycle and its integration with testing processesProficiency in designing, executing, and analyzing performance tests using tools like JMeterExpertise in testing distributed systems across platforms such as web interfaces, REST web services, and backend application serversAbility to write and optimize code in general-purpose programming languages, including JavaProven ability to create performance automation scripts and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or BambooBackground in system monitoring and performance profiling with tools like Splunk, Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, and InfluxDBSolid experience in working with UNIX/Linux environments and database performance monitorsCompetency in database management, including Oracle, PL/SQL, SQL*Plus, and scripting tools like FlywaySkills in Unix Shell Scripting coupled with a deep understanding of query optimization and DB monitoringExperience working on AWS environments to support cloud-based testing strategiesStrong organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skillsAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writingNice to haveFamiliarity with integrating monitoring tools into overall testing workflowsBackground in mentoring and upskilling team members within a performance engineering capacityUnderstanding of advanced database optimization techniquesWe offer/BenefitsOpportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographiesVast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certificationsOpportunity to share your ideas on international platformsSponsored Tech Talks & HackathonsUnlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutionsPossibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projectsFocused individual developmentBenefit package:
Health benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Flexible benefits
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