As passionate about our people as we are about our mission.

Why Join Q2

Q2 is a leading provider of digital banking and lending solutions to banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the U.S. and internationally. Our mission is simple: build strong and diverse communities through innovative financial technology—and we do that by empowering our people to help create success for our customers.

What Makes Q2 Special

Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our Circle of Awesomeness award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together.

Summary

Q2 is seeking an ambitious and adaptable Performance Test Engineer experienced in team-based development. As part of the Engineering Development group, you will work individually and collaboratively to develop, implement, and support custom solutions through fast-paced, dynamic projects involving components at every level of the Q2 platform. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, enjoy tinkering, and are comfortable learning rapidly while engineering solutions using a mix of open technologies and proprietary frameworks.

Job Description

As a Senior Software Engineer – Performance Engineering, you will play an important role in improving the scalability, performance, and reliability of Q2's digital banking platform. You will work closely with Service Delivery and engineering teams to identify performance bottlenecks, troubleshoot operational issues, and help ensure platform stability before issues impact customers. Your expertise in performance testing, scalability analysis, and system optimization across microservices and distributed components will contribute significantly to the success of the platform.

Roles And Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute performance testing strategies to identify and resolve bottlenecks at the microservice and component levels
Partner with Service delivery and engineering teams to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance are incorporated throughout the software development lifecycle
Analyze system architectures and recommend improvements for high availability, resilience, and optimal performance
Develop, maintain, and automate performance test plans using tools such as K6, Locust, JMeter, or similar technologies
Enhance performance testing frameworks to simulate production-like workloads, uncover failure points, and improve test coverage
Integrate performance testing into CI/CD pipelines to establish quality gates and monitor key performance benchmarks
Use observability and monitoring tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, or AppDynamics to analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize system behavior
Create dashboards, metrics, and alerts to proactively detect regressions and performance issues
Support resilience initiatives through chaos testing and failure simulation to validate system stability in distributed environments
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to drive performance improvements based on test findings and operational insights
Contribute to best practices in performance engineering by sharing knowledge, supporting team members, and promoting continuous improvement
Assist in designing strategies for disaster recovery, data integrity, and system resilience to support secure, high-volume transaction processing.

Qualifications And Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field
Typically 5+ years of experience in performance engineering, software engineering, site reliability, or related roles, with strong exposure to performance optimization and scalability of complex systems
Hands-on experience identifying and isolating performance issues at the microservice and component levels
Strong programming skills in Python, Golang, or Java, along with scripting experience in JavaScript, Shell, or similar languages
Experience with performance testing tools such as K6, JMeter, Locust, or comparable frameworks
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, and containerized environments including Kubernetes, Docker, or Nomad
Experience using observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, or similar platforms for monitoring and diagnostics
Good understanding of microservices architectures, APIs, and distributed systems
Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing ecosystems
Familiarity with performance optimization across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Experience in ambiguous situations, dealing with technical issues and coming up with effective solutions to ensure customer project deliverables.

This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.

Health & Wellness

Hybrid Work Opportunities
Flexible Time Off
Career Development & Mentoring Programs
Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents
Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs
Employee Peer Recognition Programs – You Earned it

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Our Culture & Commitment

We're proud to foster a supportive, inclusive environment where career growth, collaboration, and wellness are prioritized. And our benefits go beyond healthcare—offering resources for physical, mental, and professional well-being. Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer. Q2 employees are encouraged to give back through volunteer work and nonprofit support through our Spark Program (see more). We believe in making an impact—in the industry and in the community.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Senior Software Engineer (Performance Test Engineering)