Performance Testing Architect

As a Performance Testing Architect at Faptic Technology, your primary responsibilities will include leading the performance testing strategy for trading platforms, developing K6 scripts in JavaScript/TypeScript, optimizing API performance, and monitoring system performance with tools like Grafana. You'll also collaborate with development teams to resolve performance issues and ensure best practices in microservices architectures.

To be successful as a Performance Testing Architect at Faptic Technology, you should have a BSc/MSc in Computer Science or a related field, along with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in QA and performance testing. Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, knowledge of performance tools like K6, and experience with APIs, Spring Boot, and cloud technologies are also essential.

In your role as a Performance Testing Architect at Faptic Technology, you will work with cutting-edge technologies including K6, JavaScript/TypeScript, APIs (REST and GraphQL), JVM tuning, Docker, Kubernetes, and monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana. You'll also explore advanced topics such as gRPC performance testing and service mesh solutions.

Faptic Technology is committed to continuous personal improvement, offering 8 hours per month for professional training during work hours. This ensures that as a Performance Testing Architect, you can stay updated on market trends and client needs while advancing your skills within the industry.

At Faptic Technology, you can expect a collaborative and innovative work culture that prioritizes client satisfaction and personal growth. The company fosters a fun environment with team events, regular lunches, and excellent benefits to ensure a positive and inclusive workplace.

When answering this question, discuss various strategies, including load testing, stress testing, and endurance testing. Mention how you would utilize tools like K6 for scripting and implementation, and how you would analyze results to improve system performance.

Provide specific examples of your experience in API performance testing, highlighting the technologies used, such as REST or GraphQL. Discuss methods you've implemented for optimizing API performance, including rate limiting and caching strategies.

Explain the tools and techniques you use to monitor system performance, such as Grafana, and how you would analyze metrics to identify bottlenecks. Describe your collaborative approach with development teams to address these issues effectively.

Discuss how integrating performance tests in CI/CD pipelines, such as those using GitLab CI, enhances the testing process. Highlight the importance of continuous performance validation and maintaining quality throughout the development lifecycle.

Share a specific project where you addressed challenging performance issues. Discuss the tools you used, the strategies implemented, and the results achieved, emphasizing the lessons learned from the experience.

Talk about your knowledge of JVM tuning and how you've applied it in past roles. Discuss techniques like garbage collection tuning, monitoring heap usage, and improving overall JVM performance for applications.

Explain the resources you utilize, such as attending industry conferences, subscribing to tech blogs, or participating in forums. Emphasize your commitment to lifelong learning and staying ahead in the field of performance testing.

Discuss your hands-on experience with tools like Docker and Kubernetes. Provide insight into how these technologies can help streamline performance testing processes and improve scalability in testing environments.

Share best practices such as maintaining loose coupling, handling individual service performance, and integrating testing across services. Highlight your experience in applying these principles while conducting performance tests.

Explain your strategy for testing cloud-based applications, emphasizing key factors such as dynamic scaling, monitoring, and leveraging cloud-native tools for performance validation.