Job Description

About KPMG in India

KPMG entities in India are professional services firm(s). These Indian member firms are affiliated with KPMG International Limited. KPMG was established in India in August 1993. Our professionals leverage the global network of firms, and are conversant with local laws, regulations, markets and competition. KPMG has offices across India in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurugram, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Vadodara and Vijayawada.

KPMG entities in India offer services to national and international clients in India across sectors. We strive to provide rapid, performance-based, industry-focused and technology-enabled services, which reflect a shared knowledge of global and local industries and our experience of the Indian business environment.

Job Title: Performance Test Engineer (2–4 Years Experience)

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 2–4 Years

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Performance Test Engineer with 2–4 years of experience in performance testing to join our QA team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with JMeter (mandatory), along with exposure to LoadRunner or NeoLoad, and strong expertise in analyzing application performance across enterprise systems such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft 365.

You will be responsible for designing, executing, and analyzing various non-functional performance tests including load, stress, and endurance testing, ensuring optimal system performance and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute performance test scripts using Apache JMeter (must-have).
Create and maintain scripts using LoadRunner or NeoLoad for different protocols.
Perform Load, Stress, Endurance (Soak), and Volume testing for critical applications.
Execute performance test scenarios and analyze system behavior under varying workloads.
Monitor application and infrastructure performance using tools like:

Grafana
AppDynamics
Other APM/monitoring tools

Identify performance bottlenecks and provide tuning recommendations to development and infrastructure teams.
Work on enterprise applications such as SAP, Oracle ERP, and Microsoft 365 systems.
Develop scripts using multiple protocols such as:

HTTP/HTTPS
TrueClient
SAP GUI
Azure-based applications/APIs

Prepare detailed performance reports including:

Test results
Bottleneck analysis
Recommendations

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Dev, QA, DevOps) to resolve performance issues.
Support performance testing integration into CI/CD pipelines.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Mandatory Skills

2–4 years of experience in Performance Testing
Strong hands-on experience in Apache JMeter (mandatory)
Experience with at least one:

LoadRunner or
NeoLoad

Experience with monitoring and APM tools like:

Grafana
AppDynamics

Experience in ERP systems such as:

SAP
Oracle
Microsoft 365

Knowledge of performance testing types:

Load testing
Stress testing
Endurance testing

Hands-on experience with scripting protocols:

HTTP/HTTPS
TrueClient
SAP GUI
Azure / Web/API services

Good To Have Skills

Knowledge of CI/CD integration with performance testing tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.)
Basic scripting/programming skills (Java, JavaScript, or Groovy preferred for JMeter)
Experience with cloud environments (Azure preferred)
Understanding of system architecture, networking, and databases

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good communication and reporting skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Detail-oriented with a focus on quality

Deliverables

Performance test plans and strategy documents
Test scripts and execution reports
Bottleneck analysis and optimization recommendations
CI/CD performance testing integration support

Preferred Certifications (Optional)

JMeter / Performance Testing certifications
LoadRunner or NeoLoad certification
Cloud certifications (Azure preferred)

Equal employment opportunity information

KPMG India has a policy of providing equal opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of their color, caste, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or other legally protected status. KPMG India values diversity and we request you to submit the details below to support us in our endeavor for diversity. Providing the below information is voluntary and refusal to submit such information will not be prejudicial to you.

Qualifications

Graduate in any discipline

Executive - Performance Testing