Senior Software Test Engineer

Job Description

Senior Test Engineer (Integration & Load Testing)

Industry: EdTech (Education Technology)

Location: Bangalore (Global Role)

Reporting To: IT Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking a visionary, results-driven Senior Test Engineer with strong expertise in integration and load testing to ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of web applications built with Node.js and Python.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute integration test strategies across distributed systems and APIs.

• Perform load, stress, and performance testing to determine system limits and scalability.

• Identify bottlenecks and performance issues under varying load conditions.

• Estimate and validate the maximum number of concurrent users supported per application instance.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve system performance and reliability.

• Automate test workflows and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines.

• Analyze test results and provide actionable insights and recommendations.

Required Skills:

• Strong experience in integration testing and performance/load testing.

• Hands-on expertise with Apache JMeter and Playwright (primary tools).

• Experience testing Node.js and Python-based applications.

• Understanding of REST APIs, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.

• Familiarity with monitoring and profiling tools.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Master’s degree is a plus.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in software testing with a focus on integration and performance testing.

• Proven experience in load testing high-traffic applications.

• Experience working in agile development environments.

Good to Have:

• Experience with tools like Gatling, k6, or Locust.

• Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).

• Experience with containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes).

Goal:

Ensure applications are stable, bug-free, and capable of handling expected and peak concurrent user loads efficiently.

1. Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applications are welcome from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.