Kaygen, Inc. · 4 days ago
IT - Technical Test Lead | Performance Testing | Performance Testing - ALL
Saint Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expKAYGEN is an emerging leader in providing top talent for technology-based staffing services. They are seeking a Technical Test Lead to lead performance testing initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performing software delivery.
AnalyticsBig DataData ManagementInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
No H1B
Responsibilities
Drive Strategic initiatives and improvements/innovations with respect to performance testing and engineering
Ability to create and implement a timeline based roadmap that define goals, objectives and outcomes of various initiatives
Ability to define Non Functional Requirements, regularly conduct Volumetric Analysis independently with minimal support from Business and Technical Stakeholders
Ability to build cadence based approach for testing Critical APIs and existing BAU test Suite regularly
Ability to drive and handle both release based and program based performance engineering tasks
Ability to drill down into performance issues with multi-tier investigation and conduct root case analysis and provide recommendations with minimal support
Proficient in Performance Scripting Tools such as Jmeter, Loadrunner, etc
Use APM tools (e.g. Splunk, Grafana, Datadog) to monitor real-time performance and identify system trends
Develop performance baselines and KPIs to measure ongoing system health
Develop and maintain relationships with external partners and vendors to ensure the performance and scalability of their services
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within the Performance Engineering team
Communicate performance updates, issues, risks, and solutions to stakeholders and leadership in a clear and timely manner
Ensure that the team follows best practices and processes for performance engineering and testing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and operations, to identify and address performance issues and implement solutions
Drive continuous improvements and innovation within the Performance Engineering team, staying up to date with industry trends and best practices
Mentor and guide a team of engineers, providing technical guidance and support to help them succeed in their roles
Good to have experience on Batch, Kafka and UI based Performance engineering methodologies
Scripting, Execution, and Reporting analysis
Very Technical and Hands on
PT tools - Blazemeter, JMeter
Performance Monitoring - Datadog, Grafana, Splunk
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in performance testing and engineering, with at least 5+ years in a lead or onsite coordination role
Expertise in analyzing JVM/GC, SQL query performance, caching, and API response optimization
Good understanding of microservices, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and on-premise setup
Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills
Ability to work with global teams and coordinate between onsite and offshore resources
Experience with Kubernetes, or containerized environments
Must Have Skills: JMeter, LoadRunner, DataDog, Grafana, Splunk, Performance testing
Preferred
Certification needed: Preferably PT and monitoring certification
Good to have experience on Batch, Kafka and UI based Performance engineering methodologies
Scripting, Execution, and Reporting analysis
Very Technical and Hands on
PT tools - Blazemeter, JMeter
Performance Monitoring - Datadog, Grafana, Splunk
Benefits
Healthcare Insurance
Vision and Dental Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Free Life Insurance
Vacation Time Off
Sick Time Off
Family Medical Leave (FMLA)
Certifications
Mentorship Program
Referrals
Family and Wellness benefits
Continuous Growth and Career Development
Company
Kaygen, Inc.
Kaygen, an award-winning technology consulting and talent firm, assists organizations to achieve digital transformation.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Anshul Chaturvedi
Founder & CEO
Rashmi Chaturvedi
Co-founder & President
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