Req ID: NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward:thinking organization, apply now. We are currently seeking a System Performance Consultant to join our team in Noida, Uttar Pradesh (IN:UP), India (IN). Summary of Role: We are seeking a skilled Performance Test Engineer with hands:on experience in testing high:performance business:critical applications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing performance tests in alignment with defined strategies and performance requirements. As a member of a collaborative QA team, you will contribute to ensuring the system under test meets expected performance benchmarks and service:level objectives. Responsibilities: stylemargin:top:0.0cm typedisc: : Contribute to the development and execution of performance test strategies. : Design and implement performance test plans for Microservices and APIs. : Validate performance using REST APIs and front:end interfaces. : Create, manage, and execute JMeter or LoadRunner scripts for test execution. : Generate and manage appropriate test data. : Set up and manage test execution using local or distributed test environments. : Monitor and analyze system behavior during tests using observability tools. : Identify and report performance bottlenecks and assist developers in tuning. : Participate in defect triage meetings and highlight performance:related issues. : Collaborate closely with developers, QA leads, and product owners. : Track test results, metrics, and provide detailed reporting. : Log and manage defects in JIRA or equivalent tools. : Ensure tests are aligned with release timelines and performance criteria. : Escalate performance risks and issues in a timely manner. Skills / Experience: Required: stylemargin:top:0.0cm typedisc: : Experience with Windows and Unix/Linux environments. : 3+ years experience in performance testing (execution and analysis). : Solid understanding of system performance: CPU, memory, network, and IO. : Familiarity with Java performance concepts: garbage collection, profiling, heap analysis. API/Microservices Test Tools and Skills: stylemargin:top:0.0cm typedisc: : REST, SOAP, Swagger/OpenAPI. : JMeter (must have) / HP LoadRunner (good to have). : Prometheus + Grafana (good to have). : Wiremock or other service virtualization tools. Source Control Tools: stylemargin:top:0.0cm typedisc: : Git (must have). : Bitbucket, GitHub, or similar. Test Management Tools: stylemargin:top:0.0cm typedisc: : JIRA, Confluence. Soft Skills: stylemargin:top:0.0cm typedisc: : Ability to work independently and take ownership of performance testing tasks. : Strong problem:solving skills and attention to detail. : Good written and verbal communication skills. : Willingness to challenge assumptions and advocate for performance quality. : Comfortable working in Agile (Scrum/Kanban) environments. Preferred: stylemargin:top:0.0cm typedisc: : Experience with Docker containers and virtualized test environments. : Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Cloudbees). : Exposure to scripting or programming (preferably in Java, Python, or Groovy). : Experience in Financial Services / Banking industry is a plus. Additional Capabilities: stylemargin:top:0.0cm typedisc: : Ability to refactor and optimize JMeter scripts. : Knowledge of integrating performance tests into CI/CD pipelines. : Understanding of automated performance reporting and alerting. Qualifications: stylemargin:top:0.0cm typedisc: : Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Computer Science / IT or related field. : ISTQB Foundation or Advanced Level in Performance Testing is an advantage. About NTT DATA NTT DATA is a 30 b