Senior Performance Test Automation Engineer

About the role

Sparq, a product engineering partner helping organizations modernize in the age of AI, is hiring a Senior Performance Test Automation Engineer. The role designs, develops and automates performance testing for multiple mobile applications, turning manual testing into unattended, cloud-based execution within UAT environments.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain performance test scripts with tools such as k6, JMeter, Gatling or Locust, ensuring reliable load testing.
• Configure and run automated tests using containers, CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Develop ramped load, capacity and spike testing scenarios, including peak seasonal demand.
• Set up weekly scheduled runs, automated alerts and threshold-based pass/fail criteria for release readiness.
• Analyze test results with tools such as Grafana or Datadog to find bottlenecks and capacity issues.
• Maintain token-based authentication in test harnesses and expand coverage with capacity validation and peak-volume scenarios.
• Use AI tools, including Claude through an Anthropic partnership, to streamline work and share best practices.
• Work with engineering and client stakeholders on environment dependencies and access, and write technical documentation, test procedures and runbooks.

Required profile

• Consultative approach and problem-solving skills aligned with client business goals.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools, or a strong desire to adopt them, including experimentation and mentoring others.
• Claude Certified Developer or Architect highly preferred; possible opportunity to earn it as a Sparq colleague.
• Project oversight and execution ability, flexibility in a high-growth organization, and leadership and mentoring skills.
• Full understanding of the software development life cycle and good communication skills.

Required skills

• Performance testing tools: k6, JMeter, Gatling, Locust
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• CI/CD pipelines and containerized testing
• Observability tools such as Grafana or Datadog

What we offer

• Work alongside a talented, diverse team in a collaborative environment.
• Training, mentorship and industry certifications.
• Hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technologies across industries.
• Recognition programs and employee awards, including an AI Innovators Program.
• Remote work.