Jr, Test Engineer - INTL India

We are looking for a Junior Performance Engineer with 3-5 years of hands-on experience in performance testing, monitoring, and analysis of modern applications. This role focuses on day-to-day performance engineering activities, working closely with Development, QA, DevOps, and Product teams to ensure scalability, stability, and reliability across multiple digital products.This is not an expert or architect role. We are looking for someone strong in fundamentals, curious, hands-on, and willing to grow while working across a portfolio of products, not just a single application.Key ResponsibilitiesPerformance Testing & ExecutionDesign and execute performance, load, stress, and endurance tests for web applications, REST APIs, and microservices-based systemsDevelop, maintain, and enhance performance test scripts using JMeterDefine realistic workload models based on business and usage patternsExecute performance tests across environments such as QA and Pre-ProductionPrepare and manage test data and coordinate with teams for environment readinessMonitoring & Performance AnalysisMonitor application and system performance using APM and observability tools such as Datadog, AppDynamics, Dynatrace, New Relic, or Azure MonitorAnalyze key performance indicators including:Response times (P90 / P95)Throughput and concurrencyError ratesCPU, memory, garbage collection, and database metricsIdentify performance bottlenecks and provide clear, actionable insights to engineering teamsCollaboration & ReportingWork closely with Developers, QA, DevOps, and Product teams to explain performance issues and recommendationsCreate performance test reports with meaningful metrics and observationsSupport root cause analysis (RCA) and validation of fixesActively participate in cross-team discussions and reviewsContinuous ImprovementContribute to improving performance testing frameworks, standards, and best practicesSupport integration of performance testing into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.)Assist in defining performance benchmarks, SLAs, and non-functional requirementsContinuously learn and adapt to new tools, technologies, and approaches in performance engineeringWe are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Required Skills & Experience3-5 years of experience in Performance Testing or Performance EngineeringStrong hands-on experience with JMeterExperience testing REST APIs and Web applicationsSolid understanding of performance concepts and metrics (latency, throughput, concurrency)Working knowledge of SQL for test data validation and analysisHands-on exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP, with understanding of performance testing in cloud-hosted environmentsFamiliarity with microservices and containerized architectures, and their performance implicationsExperience or exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated performance testingWorking knowledge of APM / monitoring tools for performance analysis and bottleneck identification Nice to Have Skills & ExperienceScripting experience in PythonExposure to tools like LoadRunner or k6Basic understanding of log analysisAbility to write small utility scripts or code snippets (e.g., Java or Python) for:Enhancing test logicWriting data to filesSupporting performance scenarios Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Created: 2026-04-02