Zilliant

Quality Assurance Engineer – Performance Testing

Zilliant Austin, TX

Zilliant

Quality Assurance Engineer – Performance Testing

Zilliant Austin, TX
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Zilliant powers intelligent B2B commerce with our industry-leading price optimization and sales guidance software. Our data science, cloud-native software, and passion for customer success deliver the highest ROI, fastest time to value, and highest customer satisfaction. If you’re ready to make an impact at a growing company that values the time, input, and effort of each of its employees, we’re eager to connect with you!

Zilliant is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Performance Testing Automation QA to join our Engineering team. In this role, you will focus on ensuring the performance, scalability, and reliability of our software products by designing, developing, and executing automated performance test scripts. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve performance issues, ensuring our solutions meet the highest standards of performance.

What You’ll Do:

  • Design, develop, and maintain automated performance test scripts using industry-standard tools and frameworks
  • Conduct performance, load, stress, and scalability testing to evaluate software performance and identify potential bottlenecks
  • Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured performance test plans and test cases. Execute automated performance tests and analyze results to ensure software performance and reliability
  • Identify, document, and track performance-related software defects and inconsistencies. Collaborate with development teams to resolve issues and verify fixes
  • Integrate automated performance tests into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure continuous performance testing and delivery
  • Work closely with developers, product owners, and business analysts to understand performance requirements, design test strategies, and ensure alignment with project goals
  • Monitor system performance during testing and analyze results to provide actionable insights and recommendations for performance improvements

What You Won’t Do:

  • Get bored – this is not a ‘maintenance mode’ role but rather one of ingenuity and collaboration across functions and leaders
  • Feel like a number – this is a highly visible role that will shape and communicate solutions to our clients
  • Sit idle – you’ll work amongst an action-oriented bunch who consistently strive for progress and process improvement

Who You Are:

  • Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify performance issues and suggest improvements
  • Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail in test planning, execution, and defect documentation
  • Exhibit excellent communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders effectively
  • Show initiative and drive in identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes

What You’ll Need:

  • 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance with a focus on performance test automation
  • Proficiency in performance testing tools and frameworks such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar. Experience with scripting languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript
  • Strong experience in creating and maintaining performance test plans, test cases, and test scripts
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
  • Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools and practices
  • Demonstrated ability to identify, document, and troubleshoot performance issues effectively

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of cloud-based environments and performance testing in cloud-native applications
  • Experience with performance monitoring tools such as New Relic, Dynatrace, or similar

What You’ll Enjoy [US]:

  • Full benefits package including medical, dental, and 401k plans with a company match
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy to ensure a solid work/life balance
  • Monthly Zilliant Zen Days to rest and recharge
  • Comprehensive parental leave to provide time to bond with new family members
  • Volunteer Time Off (VTO) policy to give back and contribute to your local community
  • Remote or Hybrid work schedule, depending on team and personal preferences
  • The financial and strategic backing of Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP)

Zilliant is committed to creating a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusivity. We are dedicated to revealing relevant opportunities to elevate equity, promote diversity, and lead with purpose.

Zilliant is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides an environment of diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) to all employees and applicants, regardless of a person’s age, race, color, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical

Zilliant is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides an environment of diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) to all employees and applicants, regardless of a person’s age, race, color, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, military or veteran status, national origin, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

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  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Internet Publishing

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