Performance Test Engineer

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 30, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Mid-level · 3+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Conduct load and performance testing for web applications, REST APIs, and cloud-native microservices. Support test automation and performance testing within a DevOps environment using CI/CD tools and containerized applications.

Job details

Performance Test Engineer (Contract) – Toronto, ON Location: Toronto, ON (5 days Onsite) Job Summary We are looking for a Performance Test Engineer with hands-on experience in load and performance testing for web applications, REST APIs, and cloud-native microservices. The ideal candidate should have experience working in a DevOps environment with modern CI/CD tools and containerized applications. Required Skills 3+ years of experience in system testing and test automation. Strong experience in load and performance testing using Apache JMeter (or equivalent tools like Gatling or k6). Hands-on experience testing REST APIs, web applications, and microservices. Experience with Java, Spring Boot, and API testing. Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and Jenkins. Familiarity with Spinnaker, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices. Experience working in Linux environments. Understanding of cloud-native architectures on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Knowledge of JSON, API integrations, and monitoring tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, or Dynatrace. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Nice to Have Experience with GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, or OpenShift. Exposure to AI-assisted testing, test automation frameworks, and observability tools like OpenTelemetry. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 3+ years of system testing and test automation experience, with strong performance testing skills using JMeter or equivalent tools. Candidates should have experience with API testing, Java and Spring Boot, Python and Bash scripting, container and CI/CD technologies, Linux, cloud platforms, and monitoring tools.