TL;DR

Senior Performance QA Engineer (Gatling/Scala): Designing and executing performance test plans for APIs and microservices with an accent on identifying bottlenecks and optimizing system performance. Focus on developing custom Scala-based Gatling scripts, integrating performance testing into CI/CD, and analyzing JVM-level metrics.

Location: Remote from Ukraine

Company

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What you will do

Design, implement, and execute performance test plans and scenarios using Gatling.
Develop custom performance/load scripts for APIs and microservices using Scala-based Gatling.
Analyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend tuning strategies.
Define and implement SLAs, performance benchmarks, and KPIs.
Integrate performance testing into CI/CD pipelines.
Monitor and report performance metrics using tools like Grafana and Prometheus.

Requirements

2+ years of hands-on experience with Gatling or Gatling Cloud.
Strong knowledge of HTTP, REST APIs, WebSockets, and asynchronous event-driven systems.
Experience testing in microservices architectures (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker) and with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
Proficiency in Scala or willingness to learn for custom Gatling scripting.
Familiarity with CI/CD workflows and integrating performance tests in pipelines.
Strong skills in analyzing JVM-level metrics, logs, and APM tools.
Must be based in Ukraine.

Culture & Benefits

Opportunity to work on large-scale projects with global impact.
Access to internal events, Udemy, language courses, and company-paid certifications.
Internal mobility to explore diverse domains and technologies.
Radical flexibility to work remotely or from an office.
Company-paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial/legal consultations.
Part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.