Nextech · 1 day ago
Lead Software Engineer in Test - Performance Test Engineering (Remote - United States)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expNextech is a leader in specialty healthcare technology solutions, seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Test for their Performance Test Engineering team. The role involves leading performance testing efforts, designing load simulations, and collaborating with various teams to ensure high-quality software solutions.
ConstructionIndustrialFacilities Support ServicesFacility Management"Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)"
Responsibilities
Facilitate career growth by providing mentoring and performance feedback together with the QAE Manager
Lead the design, development, and execution of performance, load, stress, spike, and endurance tests across multiple applications
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) using the 5 Whys method, take ownership of issue analysis, and prioritize solutions to minimize escaped defects within their respective product domains
Effectively advocate for automation framework extensions that will lead to more efficiency in the quality management process
Work with Product, Engineering, UI/UX and Delivery teams to understand customer problems, provide feasible technical solutions, and create delivery plans
Build, optimize, and maintain k6-based performance testing frameworks, integrated into CI/CD pipelines
Partner with developers, DBAs, DevSecOps, and architects to understand system architecture, identify system bottlenecks and improve system scalability
Develop custom Grafana dashboards and automated reports to visualize system performance and trends
Monitor and analyze system performance using Azure Application Insights, Grafana, and InfluxDB, driving actionable recommendations
Design test data generation strategies to support realistic workload simulations
Demonstrate excellence in both written and verbal communication
Produce detailed reports, presentations, and recommendations for leadership and stakeholders
Carry out additional responsibilities assigned based on business needs
Qualification
Required
Typically, 7+ years industry experience in software quality assurance
Coaching/team guidance experience
Strong hands-on experience with k6 for performance testing (test scripting, optimization, and reporting)
Strong SQL querying skills, preferably MSSQL
InfluxDB + Grafana expertise: Flux queries, dashboard templates, alerts, and automated reporting
CI/CD integration experience (Azure DevOps)
Preferred
Bachelor's or equivalent college degree
Solid understanding of HIPAA privacy laws
Docker, Kubernetes for scaling test runners/environments
Distributed performance setups and environment orchestration
Experience working with a Software as a Service (SaaS) development team
Benefits
Generous annual bonus opportunity
401(k) with Employer Match
Flexible Time Off: take time off when you need it without worrying about available hours
11 paid holidays
Volunteer Time Off
Insurance: Choice of Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Health Savings Account with employer match
Flexible Spending Account
100% Company-Paid Parental leave (After 6 months with the company)
100% Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
Nextech Luminary Peer Recognition Program
Wellness Program including discounts on medical premiums
Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions available
Corporate Discounts on Retail, Travel, and Entertainment
Pet Insurance options
Company
Nextech
Nextech is an independent self-performing HVAC-R service provider.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
J
Joseph John Gelp
Chairman of the Board
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