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Wise Skulls

Performance Test Lead

Iselin, NJ · On-site

Performance Engineering lead with expertise in end-to-end performance testing and engineering for Java-based microservices and batch-processing workloads. Mot just an executor, drives the full ...

Groundswell Agriculture Festival

We are seeking a Performance Test Engineer with Appian experience to support performance testing efforts for a federal program. This role will execute performance strategies, validate system ...

Groundswell Agriculture Festival

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical expertise, hands-on performance testing experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders. Required ...

Dexian

Senior Performance Engineer

Hoboken, NJ · On-site

Hands-on experience performing Performance Testing using tools such as JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner, or k6, including Load, Stress, Spike, Soak, Capacity, and Volume Testing. * Strong understanding of ...

Apex Informatics

QA Mobile Tester

Pennington, NJ · On-site

Appium / Espresso / XCUITest Strong experience designing automation frameworks from scratch Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket, Perforce & CI/CD Mobile UI, functional, regression & performance testing GitHub ...

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How much do performance testing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for performance testing in New Jersey is $48.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.08 and $56.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Performance Testing vs Software Test Engineer?

AspectPerformance TestingSoftware Test Engineer
Primary FocusEvaluating system speed, responsiveness, and stability under loadEnsuring overall software quality through various testing types
Required SkillsPerformance testing tools, scripting, load generationManual and automated testing, test case design, defect tracking
Work EnvironmentTesting labs, performance testing tools, scripting environmentsDevelopment and testing environments, diverse testing tools
CertificationsISTQB, performance testing certificationsISTQB, software testing certifications

Performance Testing specialists focus on assessing system performance metrics like speed and stability, often using specialized tools. Software Test Engineers have a broader role, covering various testing types to ensure overall software quality. While both roles require testing knowledge and certifications like ISTQB, their core responsibilities and tools differ significantly.

What is performance testing?

Performance testing is a type of software testing that evaluates how well an application performs under various conditions, particularly in terms of responsiveness, stability, scalability, and speed. It helps identify bottlenecks, ensure the system can handle expected user loads, and verifies that performance requirements are met. Common types of performance testing include load testing, stress testing, and endurance testing. This process is crucial for delivering reliable applications and a positive user experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Performance Tester, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Performance Tester, you need a strong understanding of software testing principles, performance metrics, and experience with scripting languages, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Proficiency with tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling, as well as familiarity with CI/CD systems and relevant certifications, is essential. Analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication help you identify bottlenecks and clearly convey findings to development teams. These skills ensure the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of applications in real-world environments.

What are some common challenges faced by performance testers during large-scale application testing, and how can they be addressed?

Performance testers often encounter challenges such as simulating realistic user loads, identifying bottlenecks in complex systems, and interpreting large volumes of test data. Addressing these challenges typically involves using advanced performance testing tools, collaborating closely with development and operations teams, and implementing robust monitoring solutions. Clear communication and thorough documentation also help ensure issues are identified and resolved efficiently, leading to more reliable application performance.
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Infographic showing various Performance Testing job openings in New Jersey as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,396 per year, or $48.3 per hour.

SWET - Performance Testing

Digipulse Technologies, Inc

Jersey City, NJ • On-site

Other

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

About the Company

Digipulse Technologies, Inc (DTI) is a software solutions company offering focused IT services to fortune 1000 clients. We provide services in enterprise application development, system integration & support services for Insurance, Financial, Hospitality, Telecommunication, Pharmaceutical & Banking sectors. We are currently sourcing for a Senior Performance Engineer to work in Jersey City, New Jersey!

The Role

You’ll define the strategy, establish what excellence looks like, and create systems that make performance a default outcome.

    • Proven experience to validate and sign off production readiness of software applications and infrastructure for stability and performance
    • You will be responsible for connecting performance outcomes to business objectives and companywide SLOs and guide engineering teams in keeping the stack scalable and efficient
    • Lead the architecture and development of performance profiling and instrumentation infrastructure, covering CPU, memory, request hot paths, utilization and deployment events
    • Partner with dev ops and back-end engineering team to ensure all services operates at optimal utilization
    • Strong debugging skills across distributed systems and low-level systems boundaries using logs, metrics, tracing and performance tooling
    • Learn quickly and enjoy ramping up on new technologies and unfamiliar parts of the stack

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

    • 10 plus years of Java Engineering with Performance focus in core Java Technologies
    • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field required
    • Experience with distributed systems and asynchronous workers
    • An understanding of microservice architecture and cloud-based deployments
    • Strong familiarity with any cloud infrastructure – AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform
    • Deep Understanding of how software and hardware systems interact at scale, including architectural patterns for performance-critical stacks
    • You know the internals of JVM and have experience in tuning, Memory Management, and Thread Management to optimize existing services
    • Experience with profiling and instrumentation tools – Dynatrace/Datadog/AppDynamics
    • Experience analyzing thread and heap dumps
    • Experience identifying memory leakage, connection issues & throughput bottlenecks in various technologies such as web application(s), infrastructure, and Cloud
    • Strong communication and influence skills; comfortable driving technical direction with senior engineering and product leadership
    • Have a track record of leading sophisticated performance initiatives and driving decisions across teams or critical product areas
    • You have Excellent collaboration and Interpersonal skills
    • You have phenomenal attitude, are a willing mentor, great teammate and effective contributor
    • You have focus on productivity
    • Nice to have experience in Capital markets or Crypto Currency specifically with exposure to Trading, Algo Trading & Market Data
    • Nice to have experience using kernel bypass e.g., Solar flare Open Onload
    • Nice to have experience with low latency messaging products, such as Aeron, Solace or 29West

Must Haves:

  • 6 + years of experience at minimum - this is a senior performance engineer
  • Strong Performance Testing experience (load, stress, endurance, spike, soak, volume, capacity)
  • Have conducted this testing on services with low latency, high throughput, high volume requirements (trading services would be ideal)
  • Strong understanding of JVM (services are Java Spring boot)
  • Accustom to distributed cloud environments, containerized apps and container orchestration and collaborating with devops, cloudops, BE engineers to optimize performance and reliability of systems
  • Experience with profiling and instrumentation tools – Dynatrace/Datadog/AppDynamics 2 rounds: 1st is virtual, final will be on site

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