Lead Performance Tester

Location-specific conditions & benefits*

Argentina

We are looking for an experienced Lead Performance Tester to join our team.

In this position, you will be responsible for assessing and improving the performance, scalability, and dependability of our systems. You will collaborate with multiple teams to identify and address performance issues, ensuring the delivery of robust and efficient software solutions.

Responsibilities

Create and implement strategies to assess system scalability and performance
Build and maintain testing frameworks and scripts to support performance evaluation
Examine performance metrics to pinpoint areas requiring improvement
Partner with development and DevOps teams to enhance system efficiency and resolve bottlenecks
Simulate user load scenarios to validate system behavior under varying conditions
Deliver comprehensive performance analysis and actionable insights to stakeholders
Establish benchmarks and standards to guide system performance optimization
Keep informed about advancements and methodologies in performance testing

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in performance and scalability testing
Minimum of one year of experience leading and managing testing teams
Advanced skills in load generation and analysis using tools like Artillery
Hands-on experience with performance testing for microservices in cloud environments
Proficiency in observability and monitoring tools such as OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and ELK
Familiarity with integrating performance testing into CI/CD workflows
Proficient in automating testing processes, data collection, and reporting
Fluent in English, both written and spoken, at a B2 level or higher

Nice to have

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
Knowledge of programming languages including Go, Scala, or TypeScript
Background in eCommerce systems and workflows
Familiarity with additional performance testing tools like JMeter or Blazemeter
Expertise in distributed systems and event-driven architecture principles

Benefits

International projects with top brands
Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
Healthcare benefits
Employee financial programs
Paid time off and sick leave
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
Global career opportunities
Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
EPAM Employee Groups
Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn