Application Performance Tester
Location: West Lafayette, IN
Job Type: Contractor
Company: Cornerstone Gigs
Salary: $400-500+ Per Project (10-20 hours)
Category: Information Technology
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Application Performance Tester
We are actively seeking an Application Performance Tester to join our quality assurance (QA) team. As an Application Performance Tester, you will play a pivotal role in evaluating and optimizing the speed, responsiveness, and resource utilization of various digital applications. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with a passion for software quality, who can deliver actionable insights and help development teams ensure a seamless user experience across a wide range of environments.
Working as an Application Performance Tester allows you to be at the forefront of application optimization initiatives. You will execute performance testing scenarios, analyze comprehensive data, and collaborate with engineering professionals to identify, document, and resolve performance bottlenecks. Your work will directly improve system efficiency and user satisfaction by detecting issues before they impact end users. If you are motivated by problem solving, enjoy working with technology, and have a keen eye for detail, this role offers a rewarding and career-building opportunity.
As part of our remote team, you will leverage industry-standard performance monitoring tools to gather critical metrics, interpret findings, and recommend optimization strategies. The Application Performance Tester position emphasizes strong analytical abilities and effective communication skills, as you will be responsible for translating technical data into practical feedback for engineering teams. This position is ideal for candidates who have experience in performance testing, technical QA, or application optimization, and are seeking to further specialize in performance analysis and improvement.
Joining our team as an Application Performance Tester also means benefitting from a flexible work arrangement and the opportunity to collaborate with professionals dedicated to delivering robust, high-performing software solutions. Our company values innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement, and welcomes applicants who are eager to contribute to our mission of delivering outstanding user experiences in every application we develop and support.
Application Performance Tester - Summary- Focus on the analysis and optimization of application performance metrics.
- Critical role in identifying and documenting performance bottlenecks and resource issues in digital products.
- Work closely with engineering and QA colleagues in a remote setting.
- Ideal for candidates passionate about software quality and user experience.
- Execute comprehensive performance test scenarios across multiple applications and environments.
- Monitor and record key performance metrics such as load times, response times, and CPU/memory usage.
- Utilize industry-standard performance monitoring tools to identify bottlenecks and performance degradation.
- Document performance issues with quantitative data, clear reproduction steps, and necessary environmental context.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve performance challenges.
- Prepare and submit detailed reports on performance benchmarks, identified issues, and recommendations for optimization.
- Project-based compensation model.
- Flexible work hours to accommodate diverse schedules.
- Opportunity for professional development in the specialized area of application performance testing.
- Work remotely with a collaborative and innovative team.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in assessing software application performance.
- Familiarity with performance testing methodologies and relevant performance monitoring tools.
- Prior experience in performance testing, technical QA, or application optimization is highly preferred.
- Access to reliable high-speed internet and capable computing resources.
- Ability to interpret and communicate performance data into actionable feedback for engineering teams.
- Self-motivated and highly detail-oriented professional.
- Demonstrates a passion for improving software quality and user experience.
- Technically adept at using performance monitoring and testing tools.
- Strong communicator who can effectively collaborate in a remote team environment.
- The Application Performance Tester role offers a unique opportunity to specialize in performance optimization and make a direct impact on user satisfaction and system efficiency.
- Our company values diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees.
- We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
- For those seeking a flexible and rewarding remote career in application performance, this is an excellent opportunity.
If you are ready to take the next step in your QA career and help shape the future of application performance, we invite you to apply for the Application Performance Tester position by clicking the job application button today!