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Performance Test Lead

ClifyXAlpharetta, GA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 23 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Step into a leading role at ClifyX, where you'll drive critical performance testing initiatives and shape the future of robust applications. If you have a strong background in performance testing, a knack for leading teams, and expertise in tools like JMeter, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact and grow your career. Apply today to join a dynamic team and contribute to cutting-edge projects!

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Title: Performance Test Lead 
Work Location : (Richardson, TX or Tampa, FL or Baskin Ridge, NJ or Ashburn, VA or Alpharetta, GA Onsite)
Contract duration: 12+ months Contract
 
Must have skills:

Basic Programming / Scripting -Java,JavaScript

 

Understanding of types of performance testing:

Load testing

Stress testing

Spike testing

Endurance / soak testing

Scalability testing

Knowledge of performance metrics:

Response time

Throughput

Latency

Error rate

Resource utilization (CPU, memory, I/O),

 

Good to Have Skills

  • Hands-on experience with at least one major tool:

  • JMeter (most common)

  • LoadRunner

  • Gatling

  • NeoLoad

  • Ability to design:

  • Test scenarios

  • Workload models

  • Test scripts

 

Detailed Job Description:

  • Minimum 7+ years of strong experience in Performance Testing, with in-depth exposure to industry-standard practices

  • Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience and proficiency with JMeter, which is a mandatory requirement for this role.

  • At least 5+ years of experience in a Lead role, demonstrating the ability to guide teams and drive performance testing initiatives.

  • Sound end-to-end performance testing expertise as an individual contributor, including test design, scripting, execution, analysis, and reporting.

  • Strong knowledge of Performance Engineering concepts, including bottleneck analysis, capacity planning, and tuning recommendations.

  • Proven experience in performance monitoring and analysis across different environments.

  • Experience in client reviews, requirements gathering, and coordination, especially in onsite engagements.

  • Ability to manage and mentor a team, while also handling critical deliverables independently.

  • Excellent communication skills, essential for client interactions, report walkthroughs, performance review discussions, and stakeholder management

  • Exposure to project management activities, including planning, scheduling, risk management, and status reporting.

  • Minimum years of experience: 10+ years

 

Skills

Capacity Planning
Gatling
JMeter
Java
JavaScript
Requirements Gathering
Risk Management
Scheduling
Stakeholder Management

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