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Purple Drive

Java Test Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Analyze performance test results and identify system bottlenecks related to application, database, or infrastructure.Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to troubleshoot performance ...

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Akuna Capital

Performance Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$145K/yr

What you'll do as a Performance Engineer at Akuna: We are seeking to grow our Performance ... We welcome your application and encourage you to take the first steps toward your future with us!

Akuna Capital

Performance Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$145K/yr

What you'll do as a Performance Engineer at Akuna: We are seeking to grow our Performance ... We welcome your application and encourage you to take the first steps toward your future with us!

AlixPartners

Performance Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

Performance Analyst starting August 2027 At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical ... On your application, please select one practice area option that best aligns with your interests.

JLL

Performance Coach

Chicago, IL · On-site

Performance Services Coach What this job involves: Join our HR Operations team as a Performance ... Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and ...

Invenergyllc

Solar Performance Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

$77K - $98K/yr

This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window. The Solar Performance Analyst will serve as a primary data and ...

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Java Test Engineer

Purple Drive Technologies LLC

Chicago, IL • On-site

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Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Splunk, CloudWatch, or Datadog.Job Description Performance Test EngineerWe are looking for an experienced Performance Test Engineer with strong expertise in load and performance testing to ensure the scalability, reliability, and stability of enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will work closely with development, QA, and DevOps teams to identify performance bottlenecks and improve system efficiency.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and execute performance, load, stress, and endurance tests using JMeter and BlazeMeter.Analyze performance test results and identify system bottlenecks related to application, database, or infrastructure.Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to troubleshoot performance issues and drive root-cause analysis.Create and maintain performance test plans, scenarios, scripts, and reports.Monitor application performance and system behavior during testing cycles.Validate performance requirements and SLAs for applications.Participate in performance tuning efforts and re-testing after fixes.Support performance testing in pre-production and production environments when required.Provide clear performance metrics, dashboards, and recommendations to stakeholders.Required Skills & Qualifications5 10 years of experience in performance and load testing.Strong hands-on experience with Apache JMeter.Experience with BlazeMeter for cloud-based performance testing.Solid understanding of performance testing concepts (load, stress, spike, soak, scalability testing).Experience in analyzing performance metrics such as response time, throughput, CPU, memory, and error rates.Good knowledge of HTTP/HTTPS, REST APIs, and web-based applications.Experience working with databases and validating backend performance.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.Good communication and documentation skills.Good to HaveExperience in banking or financial services domain.Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk, or AppDynamics.Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and integrating performance tests into automation frameworks.Basic scripting knowledge (Groovy, Java, or Python).Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.

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