[Hiring] AEM Performance Tester @Blue Acorn iCi

Role Description

We are seeking a skilled Performance Test Engineer Consultant with approximately 5 years of experience to support performance testing initiatives across multiple teams. This role requires a hands-on expert who can not only execute tests but also advise on performance strategy, prioritize what matters most, and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and willing to contribute beyond performance testing when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute performance test scripts using Apache JMeter for the following:
  • Distributed e-commerce platform (Adobe Commerce)
  • Customer dashboard (React + .NET, Azure-hosted)
  • Multiple third-party and internal integrations
  • Mix of public-facing and authenticated experiences
• Analyze application performance and identify bottlenecks across APIs, UI, and backend systems
• Collaborate closely with developers, tech leads, and cross-functional teams
• Provide expert recommendations on performance testing strategy, including:
  • What to test
  • When to test
  • Risk-based prioritization
• Interpret test results and present clear insights and recommendations to stakeholders
• Support performance tuning efforts and validation of fixes
• Maintain and improve existing test frameworks and scripts
• Ensure secure handling of sensitive test data and credentials
• Assist with other testing activities (functional, regression, etc.) during downtime

Qualifications

• ~5 years of experience in performance testing
• Strong hands-on experience with Apache JMeter
• Experience using open-source performance tools (e.g., Lighthouse)
• Experience performance testing APIs and web applications
• Ability to work with multiple teams and technical stakeholders simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence decisions
• Experience identifying performance risks and recommending mitigation strategies

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Playwright (UI automation)
• Ability to support cross-functional QA efforts when needed

Security & Best Practices Expectations

• Experience with secure management of credentials, ensuring:
  • No sensitive data stored in GitHub repositories
  • No exposure of secrets in JMeter or BlazeMeter
• Familiarity with secure approaches such as:
  • Environment variables
  • Secret management tools (e.g., Vault, Azure Key Vault)
  • Encrypted configuration handling

What We’re Looking For

• A self-starter who can jump in quickly and add value
• Someone who is opinionated in a constructive way—able to guide teams on what truly matters in performance testing
• Strong collaborator who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment