We're looking for a Senior Performance Test Engineer to join our team in Madrid, Spain in a hybrid working mode. In this role, you will design, implement and execute performance testing and synthetic monitoring solutions, ensuring system scalability, stability and reliability for business-critical applications. You will work closely with development teams and stakeholders to identify performance bottlenecks, optimize application responsiveness and deliver actionable insights that drive continuous improvement across technology platforms.This position offers the opportunity to contribute as both a technical expert and trusted advisor, influencing testing strategies and strengthening the organization's observability and performance engineering capabilities.ResponsibilitiesDesign,



develop and execute performance and load tests for enterprise-grade applications and servicesImplement and maintain synthetic monitoring solutions to evaluate system availability and user experienceAnalyze performance test results and produce clear reports with optimization recommendationsReview performance and monitoring code in Java, JavaScript or TypeScript for compliance with standardsAct as a trusted advisor in defining performance testing strategies and monitoring best practicesIdentify performance bottlenecks across applications, APIs and infrastructure, recommending improvementsEnhance test environments, automation frameworks and CI/CD integrations to support continuous testingEnsure test assets and processes remain scalable, maintainable and aligned with SDLC quality practicesRequirementsSeveral years of hands-on experience in performance testing or performance engineering rolesProficiency in Playwright (Java, TypeScript) and Grafana k6 (JavaScript) for performance automationExperience integrating tests with CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins or BitbucketStrong understanding of performance engineering principles, APIs, cloud-native applications and networkingProven ability to commu

📌 Senior Performance Test Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Madrid