Senior Performance Test Engineer
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Performance Test Engineer to optimize the stability, scalability and efficiency of data processing pipelines and infrastructure on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in performance testing, expertise in cloud technologies and a passion for driving system reliability.
Responsibilities
- Design comprehensive performance testing strategies, including load, stress and endurance tests tailored to GCP-hosted data pipelines
- Configure and maintain monitoring and logging systems using tools like GCP Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring, Prometheus or Grafana
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate system performance and identify bottlenecks
- Generate clear and actionable performance test reports for engineering teams and stakeholders
- Collaborate with developers, DevOps teams and QAs to investigate and resolve production performance issues
- Identify performance degradation and recommend architectural improvements to optimize workflows
- Troubleshoot critical performance issues and propose solutions to address them
Requirements
- 3+ years of proven experience in performance testing roles with a focus on GCP-based systems
- Knowledge of core GCP services such as Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Dataflow or Dataproc and Pub/Sub
- Expertise in setting up and operating GCP Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring, Prometheus or Grafana for metric tracking and analysis
- Strong coding skills for performance test development and debugging technical issues
- Deep understanding of performance testing methodologies and tools used in cloud environments
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher
Benefits
With us you can:
- Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
- Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
- Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
- Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
- Relocation opportunities may be available for eligible candidates, depending on the role and openings at other EPAM locations
- Participate in volunteer, charity programs and communities (both technical and interest-based)
We focus on your professional growth:
- You can plan your individual career path together with your manager
- Receive regular feedback from colleagues
- Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
- Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
- Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
- Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract and other partner resources
- Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with the instructors who are practicing architects
- Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school and more
- Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events and conferences annually)
What we offer:
- Vacation and sick leave (including a sick leave without a medical certificate)
- A wide range of Voluntary Medical Insurance programs providing both medical treatment and various preventive options (including sports activities)
- Medical insurance for family members at corporate rates
- Company support during significant life events (childbirth or adoption, marriage, etc.)
- Support for psychological comfort: discounts on services from mental health specialists or coaches, thematic training
- E-kids program - a free programming language training program for EPAMers' children