Performance Engineer

U.S.

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Position

Description:

The QA Testing Analyst III plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of applications throughout the development lifecycle. This position is responsible for analyzing business and technical requirements, developing test strategies, creating and executing test cases, and tracking defects through resolution.

We partner with 15 of the top 20 banks globally, and our top 10 banking clients have worked with us for an average of 26 years!.

This role is located at a client site in either Reston, VA or Plano, TX. A hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

We are seeking an experienced Performance Tester to drive performance testing efforts for complex, enterprise-scale applications developed as part of strategic initiatives. In this role, you will take ownership of performance test planning, estimation, prioritization, and execution while ensuring high standards of quality and reliability.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to define performance requirements, identify risks, and provide actionable insights through monitoring, analysis, and tuning. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in performance engineering, sound technical judgment, and the ability to lead performance testing strategy across programs using both Agile and Waterfall delivery models.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

. 7+ years of overall IT industry experience

. 5+ years of dedicated performance testing experience

. Strong background in performance testing across load, latency, scalability, and high availability scenarios

. Hands-on experience with performance testing tools such as Load Runner, Performance Center, JMeter, or comparable open-source solutions

. Solid understanding of software QA methodologies, testing processes, and best practices

. Proven ability to plan, estimate, prioritize, and document performance testing activities

. Experience analyzing performance metrics, identifying bottlenecks, and supporting tuning efforts

. Broad technical understanding to contribute to or influence detailed technical designs

. Ability to define and lead the performance engineering vision for large or complex programs

. Comfortable working in both Agile and Waterfall development environments

. Clear, confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills

. Sound decision-making skills and the confidence to guide teams through performance-related challenges

. Relevant testing or performance engineering certifications are a plus but not mandatory

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Other Information:

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $85,100.00 - $.

CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: . Competitive compensation . Comprehensive insurance options . Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan . Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time . Paid parental leave .Learning opportunities and tuition assistance . Wellness and Well-being programs

Skills:

* Waterfall Model

What you can expect from us:

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