We are looking for a talented and experienced
Lead Performance Analyst
to join our team.
In this role, you will take on a leadership position, guiding performance testing efforts and overseeing the analysis of system and application performance.
As a key contributor, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our systems operate at optimal efficiency, meet reliability benchmarks, and deliver exceptional user experiences.
Responsibilities
- Own the performance testing strategy by defining, developing, and maintaining comprehensive performance test plans and automated scripts using industry-standard tools
- Lead the execution of performance tests, analyze complex results, and deliver detailed performance metric reports featuring actionable recommendations to enhance system efficiency
- Collaborate with stakeholders to set performance benchmarks and design tailored test scripts based on evolving system requirements
- Mentor team members by providing technical guidance and establishing best practices for performance testing and analysis
- Investigate and troubleshoot performance-related issues; proactively identify and measure potential code inefficiencies or bottlenecks
- Review, validate, and contribute to business and system requirements to ensure all deliverables are performance-testable
- Implement monitoring solutions to track system resource consumption and trends, delivering proactive insights for continuous improvement
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in performance analysis and testing, including 1+ years of leadership experience in performance-related projects
- Advanced expertise in Apache JMeter and Dynatrace APM, including hands-on implementation and optimization
- Strong foundation in AKS, system performance monitoring, and test automation tools
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate findings and strategies to technical and non-technical audiences
- Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)
Nice to have
- Deep programming knowledge of Java and the ability to contribute to performance-related code optimizations
- Experience designing and executing tests with HP LoadRunner or similar performance testing solutions
- Background in the eCommerce domain, with an understanding of high-demand, scalable systems
- Practical knowledge of Apache Kafka, Redis, and distributed architectures
- Strong SQL skills for advanced data analysis and validation
We offer
- 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