SavageOne Pty Ltd

Senior Perfomance Tester

SavageOne Pty Ltd  •  Johannesburg, ZA (Onsite)  •  17 days ago
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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Performance Tester to lead the performance and load testing efforts across our applications and systems. You will be responsible for developing robust performance testing strategies, mentoring junior team members, and working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the scalability and responsiveness of our platforms in production-like environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement end-to-end performance testing strategies, frameworks, and tools.

  • Conduct load, stress, endurance, spike, and scalability testing to validate system behavior under various conditions.

  • Analyze system performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and drive optimization efforts with engineering teams.

  • Collaborate with architects, developers, DevOps, and database administrators to improve application performance.

  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior performance testers.

  • Create detailed reports and dashboards with actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Integrate performance testing into CI/CD pipelines and ensure performance testing is part of the software development lifecycle.

  • Contribute to capacity planning and provide input on infrastructure and architecture decisions based on performance insights.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience in performance testing, with a strong background in test design, scripting, execution, and analysis.

  • Hands-on experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, BlazeMeter, or k6

  • Deep understanding of performance engineering concepts and non-functional testing.

  • Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Bash, Groovy).

  • Proficiency in analyzing system-level performance using tools like Dynatrace, New Relic, Grafana, Prometheus, or AppDynamics

  • Solid understanding of web and distributed system architecture (REST APIs, microservices, message queues, etc.).

  • Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) and integrating performance tests in the pipeline.

  • Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work across the full stack.

  • Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

  • ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst or Performance Testing certification.

  • Experience working in cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).

  • Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

  • Exposure to infrastructure monitoring, capacity planning, and chaos engineering.

SavageOne Pty Ltd

About SavageOne Pty Ltd

At SavageOne, we redefine the landscape of talent acquisition through a dynamic and innovative approach. Our core mission is to disrupt traditional recruitment norms and propel our clients toward unprecedented excellence. As a leading global recruitment agency, we specialize in sourcing top-tier talent across diverse industries, catering to the ever-evolving needs of today's dynamic workforce.

What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to delivering not just candidates but strategic solutions. From meticulous job analysis to seamless onboarding, SavageOne orchestrates a comprehensive recruitment journey. Our dedication to excellence extends globally, actively sourcing candidates with international perspectives to fulfill positions that demand a broad and diverse skill set.

SavageOne's flagship offering, SavageElite, epitomizes our commitment to excellence. With a 15% annual placement fee, this exclusive package guarantees access to a dedicated Recruiter Broker and a transformative recruitment experience. Our disruptive ethos, combined with a focus on client needs, positions us as pioneers in the recruitment realm.

Embrace innovation, transcend boundaries, and elevate your team with SavageOne — where premier talent meets disruptive excellence.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg , ZA
Year Founded
2024
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