Senior Performance Engineer

Agile Engine
Shelton, CT
Job Description
Role Overview

AgileEngine is looking for a Senior Performance Engineer to own and lead an enterprise-wide Performance Engineering function as a horizontal shared service across a global QSR digital ecosystem.

What You Will Do

Design and execute load, stress, and endurance tests using JMeter, k6, or similar tools, integrate automated performance validation into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, partner with SRE and DevOps teams on chaos engineering experiments, and leverage AI-assisted workflows for performance planning and results triage.

Why It Might Be a Fit

If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, AgileEngine might be a good fit for you.

Requirements

  • Authorized to work for ANY employer in the US
  • 4+ years of experience in performance engineering or non-functional testing at enterprise scale
  • Hands-on expertise with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, k6, LoadRunner, NeoLoad, or OctoPerf)
  • Experience with enterprise observability and cloud monitoring platforms (e.g., Dynatrace)
  • Scripting and automation proficiency in Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • Hands-on engineering experience in cloud environments (AWS or Azure)
  • Hands-on experience using AI-assisted engineering tools, including reviewing and validating AI-generated output
  • Strong communication and stakeholder leadership skills with the ability to translate technical findings into clear business impact
  • Availability to work from office in Shelton, Connecticut
  • Upper-intermediate English level

Benefits

  • Growth without limits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexibility
  • Meaningful, modern projects
  • Collaborative culture
  • Well-being & support
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