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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Performance Tester - **Company:** Eliassen Group - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Performance Management, Automation of Tests, Continuous Integration, Database Theory, Monitoring of Systems, HP Loadrunner, Apache JMeter, Prometheus, Server Administration, Software Engineering, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Esri GIS (Software), Enterprise Software Applications, Performance Testing, Grafana, Test Scripts, Gatling, SOAPAPI, Database Performance, Git, Information Technology, Data Management, Appdynamics, Software Version Control, Dynatrace, Jenkins - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/9c34cc5f-2338-49d0-9f1a-db6f224ceebc ## About the Role 3+ years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance and performance testing Strong experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, and/or Gatling Experience using application performance monitoring and observability tools Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems Experience testing REST and SOAP APIs Knowledge of database concepts and server administration fundamentals Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to interpret complex performance data, graphs, and logs Experience with ESRI and/or GIS technologies is highly preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field Equivalent combination of education and practical experience will be considered ## Description Our client in the utilities and energy sector is seeking a Senior Performance Tester to join a long-term technology initiative focused on enterprise application performance, reliability, and scalability. This position will play a key role in validating system performance, identifying bottlenecks, and ensuring applications meet business and technical expectations before deployment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in performance testing, test automation, monitoring tools, and application performance analysis, along with experience supporting modern development and deployment practices. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and execute comprehensive performance, load, stress, and scalability tests Analyze application performance metrics and identify root causes of bottlenecks Utilize performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling Monitor system behavior using tools including AppDynamics, Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar technologies Collaborate with development, QA, infrastructure, and business teams to resolve performance-related issues Create detailed test plans, test scripts, performance baselines, and test result reports Support API performance testing for REST and SOAP services Participate in CI/CD processes using tools such as Jenkins and Git Review server logs, system metrics, and database performance data to troubleshoot issues Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on application performance and reliability Execute performance testing activities throughout the software development lifecycle Develop test scenarios that simulate real-world production workloads Evaluate system behavior under varying load conditions Document findings and provide recommendations for optimization Work closely with project stakeholders to establish performance benchmarks and success criteria Assist with test environment planning, test data management, and execution coordination Support performance validation efforts for enterprise GIS and mapping-related applications ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [GitLab CI pipelines for a whole company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/143-gitlab-ci-pipelines-for-a-whole-company) - [Frontend Performance Testing in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/8-frontend-performance-testing-in-practice) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Measure and improve frontend performance by using test automation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/719-measure-and-improve-frontend-performance-by-using-test-automation) - [Our GitOps approach for deploying an Identity Provider and an API Gateway in a SaaS company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/776-our-gitops-approach-for-deploying-an-identity-provider-and-an-api-gateway-in-a-saas-company) ## Related Articles - [Benefits of Using JMeter For Performance Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/96-benefits-of-using-jmeter-for-performance-testing) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Integration And E2E Testing: Are They Complementary or Interchangeable?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/86-integration-and-e2e-testing-are-they-complementary-or-interchangeable) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What is a Test Plan: Guide to Test Planning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/191-what-is-a-test-plan-guide-to-test-planning) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)