Performance Test Engineer - Abu Dhabi - Banking IT Domain client

UAE

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Performance Test Engineer


From designing and executing robust performance test strategies across API, Web, and

Mobile platforms to identifying system bottlenecks and optimizing application scalability,

you’ll play a key role in ensuring our digital channels deliver reliable, responsive, and

high-performance experiences for our customers.


About the Role:


We’re seeking a hands-on Performance Test Engineer with strong expertise in JMeter / K6 /

Gatling or equivalent performance testing tools, and a deep understanding of performance

behavior across API, Web, and Mobile applications. The ideal candidate will be skilled at

analyzing metrics, identifying bottlenecks, and collaborating closely with Development,

DevOps, and SRE teams to ensure optimal system scalability and stability that meets defined

SLAs and user-experience benchmarks.


Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute performance test scripts for API, Web, and Mobile platforms

using JMeter / K6 / Gatling or equivalent performance testing tools

• Define and execute load, stress, endurance, and scalability tests to assess system behavior

under varying conditions

• Analyze application performance across frontend, middleware, and backend layers to

identify potential bottlenecks

• Build realistic workload models and performance baselines aligned with business

transactions and traffic patterns

• Collaborate with development, DevOps, mobile app, and infrastructure teams to identify

and resolve performance issues

• Conduct detailed root-cause and bottleneck analysis, recommending tuning and

optimization solutions

• Integrate performance testing within CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab)

for continuous validation

• Utilize APM and observability tools such as Dynatrace and Grafana for performance

visualization and alerting

• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) — response time, throughput, latency,

error rate, and resource utilization

• Prepare and present detailed performance reports and dashboards for leadership and

technical stakeholders

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in performance testing and engineering

• Strong proficiency with JMeter / K6 / Gatling or equivalent performance testing tools

• Proven experience in testing API, Web, and Mobile applications for performance and

scalability

• Good understanding of frontend rendering, API latency, and backend throughput

analysis

• Exposure to mobile performance testing tools (e.g., Firebase Test Lab, BrowserStack,

Android Profiler, Xcode Instruments)

• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and integration of performance

tests into build pipelines

• Experience with Dynatrace, Grafana, or equivalent observability platforms for performance

visualization and alerting

• Familiarity with containerized and cloud environments (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS,

Azure)

• Strong analytical, debugging, and system-tuning skills

• Excellent communication and reporting abilities


Skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in capacity planning and scalability assessments across digital channels

• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Groovy, or Shell) for automation and data

correlation

• Familiarity with database performance tuning (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle)

• Certification in Performance Testing / Engineering (e.g., JMeter Certified Tester,

LoadRunner Professional) is an advantage

• Strong sense of ownership and collaboration mindset across cross-functional teams

• Self-driven and adaptable with attention to detail in fast-paced environments

Post date: Today
Publisher: Bayt
Post date: Today
Publisher: Bayt