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Photon

QA Performance Engineer - Dallas, TX

Dallas, TX

$138K/yr

Job Summary: We're seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled QA Performance Engineer to join our quality assurance team. You'll be responsible for designing and executing performance tests to ...

Halliburton

Job Duties We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Domain QA Performance Engineer with deep expertise in Landmark DecisionSpace Geosciences (DSG) applications to lead performance engineering ...

Stanfield Systems

Sr. QA Performance Tester

Folsom, CA

$50 - $55/hr

Job Title: Sr. QA Performance Tester Experience:5 -7 years Start Date:8/10/2026 Type: W2 Employee Location: MUSTBE Local to the Sacramento, CA region andbe available to work onsite, althoughthe ...

Sonsoft Inc

QA Performance Tester

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Knowledge of Performance trouble shooting ( heap dump & thread dump analysis ) is preferred ... Should have experience in Agile and Devops methodology, micro services, Angular js etc.

Conscientia Corp

QA CoE Lead Performance Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$123K/yr

Mentors, coaches, and monitors junior QA team members Qualifications SKILLS REQUIRED: * 10+ years' experience in performance testing and engineering * Hands-on ability to plan, script, and execute ...

ElevaIT Solutions

Sr. Performance Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$137K/yr

You'll work closely with Engineering, Product, and Ops to ensure performance isn't an afterthought ... Key Responsibilities Quality Assurance Strategy & Execution Develop and execute performance testing ...

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How much do qa performance engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for qa performance engineer in the United States is $139,529.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $140,000.00 and $140,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a QA Performance Engineer, you need a solid background in software testing, performance analysis, and programming, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling, as well as experience with CI/CD systems and scripting languages, is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for diagnosing issues and collaborating with development teams. These skills ensure robust software performance, minimize system bottlenecks, and help deliver high-quality user experiences.

What are QA Performance Engineers?

QA Performance Engineers are specialized quality assurance professionals who focus on evaluating and ensuring the performance, scalability, reliability, and stability of software applications. They design, implement, and execute performance tests to identify bottlenecks or weaknesses in systems under varying workloads. Their work helps organizations deliver high-quality products that meet performance requirements, resulting in better user experiences and system resilience.

What are some common challenges QA Performance Engineers face when testing large-scale applications?

QA Performance Engineers often encounter challenges such as simulating realistic user loads, identifying performance bottlenecks in complex architectures, and interpreting results to recommend actionable improvements. Ensuring the test environment closely mirrors production is critical, as discrepancies can lead to inaccurate findings. Additionally, collaborating with developers and system administrators is essential to quickly address issues uncovered during performance testing.

What is the difference between Qa Performance Engineer vs Qa Automation Engineer?

AspectQa Performance EngineerQa Automation Engineer
Primary FocusPerformance testing and optimizationAutomation testing and scripting
Required SkillsPerformance tools, load testing, scriptingAutomation frameworks, scripting languages
CertificationsPerformance testing certifications (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner)Automation tools certifications (e.g., Selenium, UFT)
Work EnvironmentPerformance testing labs, testing environmentsAutomation development environments

While both roles are integral to quality assurance, Qa Performance Engineers specialize in assessing and improving system performance under load, whereas Qa Automation Engineers focus on creating automated test scripts to ensure software functionality. Understanding these differences helps employers and candidates align skills with job requirements.

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QA Performance Engineer - 17249

Seneca Resources Company, LLC

Vienna, VA • On-site

$50 - $55/hr

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Posted 21 days ago

Job description

QA Performance Engineer
Location: Vienna, VA, Winchester, VA, San Diego, CA and Pensacola, FL (Hybrid - 3 days/week onsite)
Pay Rate: $50.00-$55.00/hour
Openings: 2
Position Overview
Our Digital Delivery team is seeking a hands-on QA Performance Engineer to support the development and delivery of scalable, high-performing web and mobile applications across enterprise environments.
This is a dedicated Performance Engineering role-not an SDET or functional QA position. We are looking for candidates whose primary expertise and recent experience are centered on Performance Engineering, including designing, developing, executing, and analyzing enterprise performance tests to ensure application scalability, stability, and production readiness.
Candidates with predominantly SDET or functional automation testing backgrounds will not be considered unless they have significant recent experience serving in a dedicated Performance Engineer role.
You will work closely with QA leadership, developers, DevOps engineers, architects, and infrastructure teams to identify performance risks early, optimize system performance, and establish repeatable performance testing practices throughout the SDLC.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and execute automated performance test scripts using NeoLoad or equivalent enterprise performance testing tools.
  • Perform load, stress, endurance, scalability, volume, and capacity testing for enterprise web, mobile, and API applications.
  • Develop realistic workload models and performance scenarios that accurately simulate production traffic.
  • Define performance baselines, SLAs, and KPIs using production and production-like environments.
  • Analyze test results to identify performance bottlenecks across application, database, infrastructure, and network layers.
  • Perform root cause analysis and provide actionable recommendations to improve system performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Utilize monitoring and observability tools such as Azure Application Insights, Splunk, Dynatrace, or AppDynamics to analyze application health and performance.
  • Build and maintain scalable, reusable, and automated performance testing frameworks and scripts using JavaScript.
  • Integrate performance testing into Agile development and CI/CD pipelines to support early performance validation (Shift-Left Testing).
  • Identify system dependencies and implement service virtualization and mocking strategies using WireMock or similar tools.
  • Support performance testing environments to ensure consistent, stable, and repeatable testing.
  • Collaborate with developers, architects, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to resolve complex performance issues.
  • Document performance findings, defects, risks, and optimization recommendations for technical and business stakeholders.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of performance testing processes and standards.
Required Qualifications
  • 4+ years of recent, hands-on experience in a dedicated Performance Engineering or Performance Testing role.
  • Strong expertise in:
    • Performance Engineering
    • Performance Test Planning
    • Performance Analysis
    • Load Testing
    • Stress Testing
    • Endurance Testing
    • Scalability Testing
    • Capacity Planning
    • Workload Modeling
  • Hands-on experience with NeoLoad (preferred) or comparable enterprise performance testing tools such as LoadRunner, JMeter, Gatling, or k6.
  • Experience developing and maintaining automated performance test scripts using JavaScript.
  • Strong ability to analyze performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend performance improvements.
  • Experience with monitoring and observability platforms such as:
    • Azure Application Insights
    • Splunk
    • Dynatrace
    • AppDynamics
  • Experience using Postman for API testing and validation.
  • Experience with Azure DevOps or similar test management and CI/CD platforms.
  • Solid understanding of:
    • SDLC
    • STLC
    • Agile/Scrum
    • DevOps
    • CI/CD
    • Shift-Left Testing
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with WireMock or other service virtualization tools.
  • Experience testing microservices, distributed systems, and cloud-native applications.
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or containerized environments.
  • Financial services or banking industry experience.
  • Exposure to functional automation testing or SDET practices is a plus, but should be secondary to Performance Engineering expertise.
Must-Have Skills
  • Dedicated Performance Engineering experience
  • Performance Testing
  • Load Testing
  • Stress Testing
  • Endurance Testing
  • Scalability Testing
  • Performance Analysis
  • Performance Metrics
  • Workload Modeling
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • NeoLoad (preferred), LoadRunner, or JMeter
  • JavaScript Performance Scripting
  • Azure DevOps
  • Postman
  • Splunk or Azure Application Insights
  • Agile
  • SDLC/STLC
  • CI/CD
Nice-to-Have Skills
  • WireMock
  • Service Virtualization
  • Dynatrace
  • AppDynamics
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Cloud-native application testing
  • Banking or Financial Services experience
  • Functional testing/SDET experience (secondary skill only)
Important Hiring Manager Note
This is a dedicated Performance Engineering opportunity.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as a Performance Engineer, with the majority of their recent experience focused on performance testing, performance analysis, scalability validation, and production performance optimization.
Candidates whose backgrounds are primarily in SDET, QA Automation, or functional testing without significant dedicated Performance Engineering experience will not be considered. Functional testing experience is considered a nice-to-have, but it should be a secondary skill rather than the candidate's primary area of expertise.
About Seneca Resources:
Seneca Resources is client driven provider of strategic Information Technology consulting services and Workforce Solutions to government and industry. Seneca Resources is a leading IT services provider with offices in Reston, Virginia, Alabama and Columbia, Maryland that service clients throughout the United States. The key to our success lies within our strong corporate culture which drives our business. We challenge our staff through engaging work, and we reward our staff through competitive compensation, extensive professional training, and excellent opportunities for career advancement. In turn, we look for only the best and brightest to join our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.

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