Performance Tester – K6 & Browser & API Testing

Performance Tester – K6 & Browser & API Testing - upto 1.5 Lakh to 1.6 Lakh Per Month - Full Time Contract - Remote - Immediate to 30 days max Notice period HUGE GLOBAL MS INNER PARTNER!!!

Mandate - K6 & Browser & API Testing

Location: India

Experience: 5+ Years

This role demands a candidate with strong hands-on experience in performance testing using K6 and UI automation using Playwright, along with a solid understanding of observability tools and scripting in JavaScript/TypeScript. Recruiters should focus on candidates with practical exposure to performance testing methodologies, CI/CD integration, and cloud monitoring tools.

Key Skills & Keywords to Screen For

Skill Area

Keywords to Look For

Assessment Parameters

Performance Testing Tools

K6, k6/experimental/browser, API performance testing, browser-based performance testing

Ask for examples of K6 scripts written for API and browser testing.

UI Automation

Playwright or other UI automation testing

Validate experience with Playwright or similar tools like Selenium, Cypress.

Testing Methodologies

Load Testing, Stress Testing, Spike Testing, Soak Testing, Baseline Testing

Check understanding of when and how each methodology is applied.

Programming & Scripting

JavaScript, TypeScript, scripting best practices

Evaluate code samples or ask about modular scripting practices.

Observability & Monitoring

New Relic, Open Telemetry, APM tools, performance metrics

Confirm integration experience with observability tools and metric analysis.

Cloud Monitoring

AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, GCP Operations

Ask about experience monitoring performance in cloud environments.

Soft Skills

Collaboration, documentation, problem-solving

Look for experience working with cross-functional teams and clear communication skills.

Global Collaboration

Onsite-offshore model, distributed teams

Bonus: Prior experience working with onsite teams or across time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
• Familiarity with containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
• Exposure to monitoring/logging tools: Grafana, Prometheus, ELK
• ISTQB or equivalent certification in performance testing

Interview/Assessment Suggestions

• Technical Round: Ask candidates to walk through a K6 script and explain how they simulate different load conditions.
• Scenario-Based Questions: Present a performance bottleneck scenario and ask how they would identify and resolve it.
• Code Review: Request a sample Playwright test or a small coding task in JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Tool Integration: Discuss how they’ve integrated performance tests into CI/CD pipelines and used observability tools.

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