Performance Engineer 80-100% (m/f/d)

Performance under load - you find out what our applications can really achieve. As a Performance Engineer (m/f/d), you ensure that our applications meet the defined requirements for efficiency, performance, and stability. You develop and automate technical tests, perform them under realistic load scenarios, and specifically analyze system behavior for vulnerabilities and risks. In doing so, you combine software development, test automation, and technical quality understanding, creating a reliable basis for the further development of our products with sound test results.

What you drive
Load & Performance Testing
Validating non-functional requirements regarding efficiency, performance, and stability
Designing and building suitable load and performance tests based on the defined requirements
Identifying and evaluating potential technical risks and performance bottlenecks within the platform
Coordinating the test scope and test scenarios with architecture, Product Owners, and Product Management
Test automation & execution
Developing and maintaining test scripts as well as automated test scenarios
Planning, preparing, and performing load and performance tests
Using suitable test, monitoring, and analysis tools to verify system behavior
Ensuring structured, reproducible, and traceable test execution
Analysis & Collaboration
Analyzing and evaluating test results as well as identifying relevant deviations and vulnerabilities
Coordinating findings with Product Owners, Product Management, and architecture, as well as recording relevant deviations as defects
Creating meaningful test reports as well as presenting results, findings, and technical risks
Supporting root cause analysis and classifying identified performance and stability problems
Close cooperation with architecture, Product Management, as well as Solution Architects and Product Owners of our partners

Why you will succeed
Completed higher education (FH/Uni) in computer science or a comparable field of study
ISTQB Foundation Level certification
Experience in software development and test automation
Practical experience in the field of Load & Performance Testing
Sound technical understanding of complex IT products, applications, and system landscapes
Confident handling of load & performance tools such as Artillery or comparable solutions
Knowledge of monitoring and platform technologies such as Splunk, Grafana, and OpenShift
Experience with development and automation tools such as Git and Playwright or comparable technologies
Strong analytical skills and enjoyment in systematically investigating technical connections and performance problems
Structured and independent way of working as well as a high sense of quality
Strong communication skills and enjoyment in collaborating with technical and functional stakeholders
Very good German language skills in spoken and written form

We offer
A technically demanding role with direct influence on the performance, efficiency, and stability of our products
Exciting tasks at the interface of software development, test automation, and technical quality assurance
The opportunity to actively design, automate, and further develop load and performance tests
High degree of personal responsibility and creative freedom in the selection and implementation of suitable test approaches
Cooperation with experienced specialists from architecture, development, and Product Management
Modern working methods with flexible working time models, home office, and workation possibilities
Attractive further training and development opportunities
A valuing, collegial working environment with a long-term perspective

Become part of our team
Are you ready for a new challenge with a workplace near the main station of St. Gallen and home office possibility? We look forward to receiving your application documents.