Performance Engineer

Job Summary

Senior Performance Engineer for a client based in Miami, FL seeking to own and elevate API performance testing across a complex, integrated application ecosystem.

Own API performance testing across a distributed ecosystem that includes:
Mule Soft, Oracle, Salesforce, Boundary and downstream applications with heavy API dependencies.

Design and execute a comprehensive performance testing strategy, including: load testing, stress testing, scalability testing, endurance testing, and volume testing.

Develop structured performance test plans that clearly define user and transaction models, test duration and ramp profiles, objectives, thresholds, and success criteria.

Execute tests using industry‑standard tooling and analyze results to identify bottlenecks, failure points, and scalability risks.

Partner closely with engineering, architecture, and Dev Ops teams to drive root cause analysis, recommend remediation approaches, and validate fixes.

Leverage existing automation frameworks (Playwright, Type Script, Cucumber) to produce clear, executive‑ready summaries outlining what was tested, why it matters, what the results mean, and recommended next steps.

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to create presentations for non‑technical executives based on performance testing findings.

Pay range is provided and may be modified. Benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), life, disability, and ADD insurance for eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees on Service Contract Act projects are eligible for paid sick leave. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.