Job Details

Performance Engineer

Category: Testing/Quality Assurance Main location: United States Position ID: J0426-1327 Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

The QA Testing Analyst III plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of applications throughout the development lifecycle. This position is responsible for analyzing business and technical requirements, developing test strategies, creating and executing test cases, and tracking defects through resolution. We partner with 15 of the top 20 banks globally, and our top 10 banking clients have worked with us for an average of 26 years!. This role is located at a client site in either Reston, VA or Plano, TX. A hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your Future Duties and Responsibilities:

We are seeking an experienced Performance Tester to drive performance testing efforts for complex, enterprise-scale applications developed as part of strategic initiatives. In this role, you will take ownership of performance test planning, estimation, prioritization, and execution while ensuring high standards of quality and reliability. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to define performance requirements, identify risks, and provide actionable insights through monitoring, analysis, and tuning. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in performance engineering, sound technical judgment, and the ability to lead performance testing strategy across programs using both Agile and Waterfall delivery models.

Required Qualifications to Be Successful in This Role:

7+ years of overall IT industry experience 5+ years of dedicated performance testing experience Strong background in performance testing across load, latency, scalability, and high availability scenarios Hands-on experience with performance testing tools such as LoadRunner, Performance Center, JMeter, or comparable open-source solutions Solid understanding of software QA methodologies, testing processes, and best practices Proven ability to plan, estimate, prioritize, and document performance testing activities Experience analyzing performance metrics, identifying bottlenecks, and supporting tuning efforts Broad technical understanding to contribute to or influence detailed technical designs Ability to define and lead the performance engineering vision for large or complex programs Comfortable working in both Agile and Waterfall development environments Clear, confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills Sound decision-making skills and the confidence to guide teams through performance-related challenges Relevant testing or performance engineering certifications are a plus but not mandatory Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

What You Can Expect From Us:

Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.