Leads enterprise performance architecture and engineering across applications and platforms. Designs and executes JMeter-based load, stress, endurance, and spike tests; develops scalable load models and test-data strategies; establishes SLAs, KPIs, and benchmarks; analyzes bottlenecks and recommends tuning solutions. Builds Grafana monitoring dashboards, embeds performance practices into Agile and DevOps SDLC processes, develops reusable frameworks, collaborates cross-functionally, and mentors junior engineers.
Performance Architect (10+ Years Experience)
Location: Bangalore, India
Experience: 10+ Years
About the Role
A Performance Test Architect designs and implements strategies to ensure software scalability, reliability, and speed underload. They bridge development and testing, defining test frameworks, identifying bottlenecks, and promoting "shift-left" practices. Experts in tools like JMeter, they analyze complex systems and provide performance tuning recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and own the performance architecture strategy across applications and platforms.
- Design, script, and execute performance tests using JMeter (mandatory) to simulate real-world user behavior
- Develop scalable load models and define robust test data management strategies
- Establish performance benchmarks, SLAs, and KPIs across systems
- Analyze performance test results and provide deep insights with actionable recommendations
- Build and maintain real-time monitoring dashboards using Grafana
- Identify system bottlenecks (application, database, network) and guide teams toward optimized solutions
- Collaborate closely with engineering, DevOps, and product teams to embed performance early into the SDLC
- Drive performance best practices, frameworks, and reusable solutions across the organization
- Mentor junior engineers and lead performance engineering initiatives.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in performance testing/engineering, with exposure to architecture-level responsibilities
- Experience in performance testing strategies for front end and backend systems.
- Strong hands-on expertise with Apache JMeter (mandatory)
- Deep understanding of:
- Performance testing types (load, stress, endurance, spike testing)
- Performance engineering methodologies and architectural patterns
- Proven experience in:
- Designing enterprise-grade load models
- Creating scalable test data strategies
- Strong expertise in performance analysis, root cause identification, and tuning strategies
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
- Experience working in Agile/DevOps environments.
Technical Skills / Toolchain
Performance Testing Tools
- JMeter (BlazeMeter) – Mandatory
- K6 (JavaScript) – Optional
- Sitespeed.io
- JMeter + Appium (mobile performance testing)
Monitoring & Diagnostics
- Grafana (mandatory) for dashboards and reporting
- Charles Proxy, Blood Hound
API & Integration Testing
- Postman
- Java with Rest Assured
Testing Frameworks & Tools
- JUnit, NUnit, Jasmine, Mocha, Protractor
- XcodeTest, CodeUITest
Service Virtualization & API Tools
- ReadyAPI
- CA LISA (Parasoft)
Accessibility Tools (Good to Have)
- JAWS, WAVE, aXe, NVDA (Deque)
What We Are Looking For
- Ability to think architecturally and drive performance strategy end-to-end
- Strong experience in cross-team collaboration and influencing technical decisions
- Expertise in building scalable and resilient distributed systems
- Ability to translate performance insights into business impact and system improvements
- Strong leadership mindset with mentoring capabilities
Photon Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND Office
DLF IT Park 1/124 Mount Poonamallee Road Sivaji Gardens Manapakkam , Chennai, India, 600089
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