Quality Test Engineer II (Performance Testing)

TL;DR

Performance Test Engineer (JMeter): Designing, developing, and executing performance, load, stress, and scalability tests for web and API-based applications with an accent on identifying performance bottlenecks and recommending optimizations. Focus on creating performance test scripts, analyzing metrics, and contributing to continuous performance testing within CI/CD pipelines.

Location: This is a hybrid role, with teams operating in a flexible hybrid work model. You are expected to participate in regular team meetings and engineering rituals. Must be based in Mexico City.

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in information and analytics, helping researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and execute performance, load, stress, and scalability tests for web and API-based applications.
• Identify performance bottlenecks, root causes, and recommend optimizations across application, database, and infrastructure layers.
• Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and product teams to ensure systems meet performance benchmarks.
• Create performance test scripts, scenarios, and data models that simulate real-world usage patterns.
• Collect, analyze, and report performance metrics and KPIs.
• Contribute to continuous performance testing within CI/CD pipelines.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in performance and automation testing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with Apache JMeter.
• Experience with LoadRunner, TruClient, VuGen.
• Experience with distributed load testing and cloud-based tools (e.g., AWS EC2, Linux).
• Experience with New Relic or similar performance monitoring tools.
• Ability to script performance test scripts using BlazeMeter.
• Ability to interpret test results and create Root Cause Analyses (RCAs).
• Strong understanding of performance testing methodologies and tools.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and agile development practices.

Culture & Benefits

• Promotes a healthy work/life balance with numerous wellbeing initiatives.
• Offers shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals to support long-term goals.
• Provides Private Medical/Dental Plan, Savings Fund, and Life Insurance.
• Includes Meal/Grocery Voucher as a benefit.
• Committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.