• The position requires solid technical skills in performance testing tools and methodologies, with the ability to independently plan and execute testing activities for medium to high complexity systems. The role holder will coordinate testing efforts across multiple projects, analyse performance results, and provide actionable recommendations to improve system reliability and efficiency

Performance Testing & Execution (45%):

• Plan and execute performance test scenarios including load, stress, spike, and endurance testing for banking applications.
• Develop performance test scripts using industry-standard tools (JMeter, LoadRunner) for web, mobile, and API interfaces. 
• Configure and manage test environments and test data for realistic performance validation Monitor and collect performance metrics during test execution (response times, throughput, resource utilization)
• Identify performance bottlenecks through analysis of test results and system behavior. 
• Validate system performance against defined SLAs and acceptance criteria. 
• Conduct baseline testing and comparative analysis for system upgrades and releases.

Technical Assurance Processes (25%):

• Execute system integration testing to validate end-to-end business processes across multiple applications Perform API testing using tools like SoapUI and Postman to ensure interface reliability. 
• Validate data flows and transaction integrity across integrated systems. 
• Test failover scenarios and disaster recovery procedures for critical systems. 
• Verify system configurations and deployment settings for optimal performance. 
• Support user acceptance testing with performance validation and issue resolution

Test Analysis & Reporting (15%):

• Analyze test results to identify trends, patterns, and areas of concern.
• Prepare detailed test reports with performance metrics, findings, and recommendations. 
• Create performance dashboards for stakeholder visibility into system health. 
• Document performance issues with clear reproduction steps and impact analysis incidents. 
• Track and report testing progress against project timelines and quality goals

Testing Process & Automation (10%):

• Develop and maintain performance test scripts and scenarios library. 
• Improve testing processes to increase efficiency and coverage Integrate performance tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation. 
• Maintain test documentation including test plans, cases, and procedures

Stakeholder Coordination (5%):

• Collaborate with development teams to understand application architecture and testing requirements.
• Coordinate with infrastructure teams for test environment setup and monitoring. 
• Work with business analysts to define performance acceptance criteria. 

Ideal Job Specifications:

Required: 

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field 

Preferred: 

• ISTQB Foundation or Advanced Level certification
• Performance testing tool certifications (LoadRunner, JMeter)
• Basic cloud certifications (AWS/Azure fundamentals)

Professional Experience Required:

• 4-6 years of experience in software testing with at least 2 years focused on performance testing. 
• Hands-on experience with performance testing of web and mobile applications 
• Experience testing applications in banking/financial services environment. 
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple testing assignments. 
• Experience with both manual and automated testing approaches