Lead Software Engineer (Performance Engineer)
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Job Description
Structured overview of role & requirementsAbout This Role
Lead the performance engineering strategy for large-scale, distributed digital platforms, ensuring speed, scalability, and reliability.
Drive measurable business impact by embedding performance practices early in the software development lifecycle and mitigating risks.
Oversee performance testing (load, stress, scalability, failover), tooling strategy, monitoring dashboards, and bottleneck analysis to optimize system performance.
Minimum Requirements
10+ years of experience in performance engineering or testing with leadership or architect-level roles.
Strong expertise with performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner.
Deep understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
Work Experience Required: 10+ years in performance engineering or testing.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experienced in driving performance excellence for global, high-transaction digital retail or e-commerce platforms.
Skilled in translating complex technical metrics into business outcomes and collaborating with cross-functional global teams.
Proficient in establishing and executing shift-left performance engineering culture and reusable frameworks in fast-paced development environments.