Senior Software Test Engineer

We are looking for a Performance Engineer with 4-5 years of hands-on experience to join our team. The role requires strong expertise in performance testing and engineering, with proficiency in tools like LoadRunner, VTS, JMeter, APMs, etc. The successful candidate will independently manage testing activities and collaborate effectively within a team, working on complex test scenarios and analyzing system performance across web and backend applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather performance requirements through collaboration with stakeholders and analysis of production metrics to ensure accurate and relevant testing scenarios.
• Develop and execute performance test scripts for both web (HTML/HTTP) and API-based applications, focusing on complex scenario creation.
• Analyze and optimize system performance, identifying bottlenecks within multilayer architectures.
• Leverage application monitoring tools such as Dynatrace, AppDynamics, and Datadog to track performance metrics and ensure application scalability.
• Utilize log analysis tools like Splunk and Kibana to troubleshoot and correlate performance issues with system logs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify performance issues and recommend solutions.
• Prepare detailed reports summarizing performance results, identifying trends, and providing insights for system improvements.
• Stay updated on performance engineering best practices, tools, and emerging technologies.

• 4-5 years of experience with LoadRunner, VTS, and JMeter for performance testing.
• Strong understanding of performance engineering concepts and experience in scripting complex test cases.
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes and sufficient knowledge in Linux
• Proficiency with application performance monitoring tools like Dynatrace, AppDynamics, or Datadog.
• Skilled in using log management tools such as Splunk, Kibana or Datadog for performance diagnostics.
• Familiarity with multilayer architecture and ability to troubleshoot performance across different application layers.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion