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Performance Testing Lead

Ernst & Young LLP ( EY India )
Hyderabad, Telangana, INFull-timeLeadPosted Jun 14, 2026
JMeterJavaPythonAWSAzure

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This role is best for senior QA engineers or SDETs with hands-on experience in AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Java open to working from Hyderabad, Telangana, IN.

Skills you need for this role

Detected from the job title, description, and tags.

CI/CD and DevOps

  • AWSCommon cloud target for test infra + service integration testing.
  • AzureCommon in enterprise / Microsoft-shop QA roles.
  • Google CloudPreferred cloud at several product companies — expect infra-adjacent questions.

Programming languages

  • JavaDominant language for enterprise QA + Selenium/RestAssured stacks.
  • PythonPopular for API testing, data validation, and Playwright/Pytest suites.

Domain & process

  • Performance testing (JMeter / k6 / LoadRunner)Different discipline from functional QA — expect scenario and metrics questions.
  • Agile / ScrumYou'll be expected to describe how you fit QA into short iterations.
  • Test management (Jira / Zephyr / TestRail)Process fluency — writing test cases, tracing coverage, and reporting defects.
  • AI in testingEmployers increasingly ask how you use AI copilots to speed up QA work.

Job description

Client Technology - Engineering - Product Testing - Performance Test Lead At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Performance Test Lead Fuelled by strategic investment in technology and innovation, Client Technology seeks to drive growth opportunities and solve complex business problems for our clients through building a robust platform for business and powerful product engine that are integral to innovation at scale. You will work with technologists and business specialists, blending EY’s deep industry knowledge and innovative ideas with our platforms, capabilities, and technical expertise. As a champion for change and growth, you will be at the forefront of integrating emerging technologies from AI to Data Analytics into every corner of what we do at EY. That means more growth for you, exciting learning opportunities, career choices, and the chance to make a real impact. The opportunity The selected candidate will: Engage with multi-functional and multi-regional teams to create impactful products and services demonstrating ground-breaking technology and tools. This also comes with the prospect to flourish in an organization that nourishes innovation, develops creativity and encourages ideas for the future. Quite some incentive to join us, right? Your key responsibilities Lead the delivery of testing activities, plans and processes for complex products or services ensuring product quality. Also, facilitates resource planning and resolution of issues that may impede the test effort and drives continuous improvement. Responsible for the design, development, and support of test scripts for non-functional requirements. Lead the identification of the test scope and test environment set-up, prepares test plans, identifies relevant metrics and keeps track of required effort for large initiatives Review test reports and act on recommendations for product or design changes Drive the evaluation, recommendation, and implementation of testing procedures and strategies ensuring alignment to non-functional requirements Supports in identifying product quality risks based on the high-level solution architecture Develop trusted relationships with other engineering groups and key business stakeholders to evaluate, recommend and implement testing procedures for products, systems, components or modifications Skills and attributes for success An ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of testing lifecycle, agile frameworks and knowledge of Quality Management techniques. Strong leadership and team management skills with experience in guiding diverse teams. Broad understanding of AI testing To qualify for the role you must have Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field and more than 12 years of relevant work experience Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work within a team and in collaboration with different teams Other Strengths required are Customer centricity, Innovative Thinking, Agility and Intercultural Sensitivity Experience working virtually in a globally dispersed team Project management experience in an engineering / test environment Good understanding on Performance testing concepts, Agile methodology and Knowledge on cloud Infrastructure and database concepts Should be able to implement performance test strategy and guide the team. Experience with different performance testing tools like LoadRunner and JMeter - Knowledge at scripting/coding level Strong programming experience in Java/Python/C. Proven experience working with different APM tools like Azure AppInsights, App Dynamics, Dynatrace – Deep knowledge at analysing performance issues and finding bottlenecks. Experience in profiling tools like JProfiler, Eclipse MAT is desired. Good understanding of Cloud Architecture specifically on Azure and/or AWS and/or Google Cloud and capacity planning of the Infra. Leverage AI for predictive analytics, intelligent test script generation and performance bottleneck detection. Experience in leading multiple Testing teams and deliver quality product by implementing Testing standards and processes. Excellent written and verbal communication and team management skills Proficiency in handling Key Performance Indicators and Metrics. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. Experience Level Senior Level

Job highlights

  • Role: Performance Testing Lead
  • Company: Ernst & Young LLP ( EY India )
  • Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, IN
  • Type: Full-time
  • Experience: Lead
  • Seniority: Lead
  • Posted: Jun 14, 2026

Key skills: JMeter · Java · Python · AWS · Azure

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Likely interview questions for this role

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  • Q1.How do you design a load test scenario from a production traffic pattern?
  • Q2.Where do you use AI in your day-to-day QA workflow, and where do you avoid it?
  • Q3.Walk me through a bug you found that shipped anyway — how did you handle it?
  • Q4.How do you decide what to automate vs test manually for a new feature?
  • Q5.How would you set up a test strategy for this team in your first 30 days?

Salary context

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Ernst & Young LLP ( EY India ) hasn't disclosed a salary range for this senior role. Check our QA/SDET salary benchmarks to anchor your ask for Hyderabad, Telangana, IN.

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