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# Tech Consultant - QA Automation & Performance Engineer

- **Company:** VDart, Inc.
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Application Testing, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Validation, Distributed Systems, HP Systems Insight Manager, HP Loadrunner, Apache JMeter, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Load Testing, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle (Applications), Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, SQL Databases, Software Testing Automation Framework, Test Execution Engine, Test Management, Enterprise Software Applications, Performance Testing, Postman, Snowflake, Grafana, Sybase, Gatling, Backend, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Api Management, Jbehave, Microservices
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us8fd97d6dfd03b11e0651e6c8f24fd685

## About the Role

* 7+ years of experience in Test Automation, Manual Testing, and Quality Engineering.
 * 4+ years of experience developing automated tests using Java, Python, or another object-oriented programming language.
 * 3+ years of experience with performance/load testing, benchmarking, and performance-metric analysis.
 * 3+ years of experience with API testing, integration testing, and Microservices-based applications.
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
 * Core Technical Skills
 * Automation: Test Automation Frameworks, Functional & Regression Automation
 * Programming: Java, Python
 * API Testing: REST APIs, Postman or similar tools
 * Performance: Load Testing, Performance Testing, Benchmarking
 * Testing: Manual, Functional, Integration, Regression, E2E
 * Databases: SQL, Backend Data Validation
 * Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, SDLC, STLC
 * Defect/Test Management: Zephyr, Jira or similar tools
 * Nice to Have
 * Experience with JBehave, Serenity, and Zephyr.
 * Experience testing Microservices architecture and distributed applications.
 * Experience with PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Oracle, or Sybase.
 * Experience with AWS and cloud-based application testing.
 * Knowledge of CI/CD and continuous testing practices.
 * Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner, or similar platforms.
 * Experience with application monitoring and observability tools.
 * Experience working in Financial Services or FinTech.
 * Strong experience in the Payments domain is highly preferred.
 * Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
 * Self-directed, motivated, and comfortable working in fast-paced and ambiguous environments.

## Description

* We are seeking an experienced QA Automation & Performance Engineer to join a global engineering team responsible for delivering high-quality, scalable, and reliable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise across test automation, manual testing, API testing, performance benchmarking, and load testing.
 * The role requires a hands-on Quality Engineer who can understand both the technical and functional landscape, leverage industry-standard and internally developed testing frameworks, and contribute to overall testing strategy and engineering best practices. The candidate will work closely with engineering, product, and business teams to ensure solutions deliver strong business value and an excellent client experience.

Day to Day Job Duties

 * Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites and reusable test automation frameworks.
 * Develop and execute automated and manual test cases to validate application functionality and business requirements.
 * Design and execute performance, load, scalability, and benchmarking tests.
 * Define and analyze performance metrics to identify application bottlenecks and performance issues.
 * Develop and execute API tests for Microservices and backend services.
 * Develop test automation solutions using Java, Python, or another object-oriented programming language.
 * Perform functional, integration, regression, end-to-end, and release validation testing.
 * Collaborate with Developers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts to understand functional and technical requirements.
 * Analyze test failures, identify root causes, and work with engineering teams to resolve defects.
 * Track test execution, defects, automation coverage, and quality metrics.
 * Contribute to QA strategy, testing roadmap, and continuous improvement of engineering practices.
 * Integrate automated testing into CI/CD and Agile software delivery processes.
 * Participate in code reviews, test reviews, sprint planning, and other Agile ceremonies.
 * Work effectively across globally distributed teams in a fast-paced environment.