Application Performance Tester
Location: San Juan, PR
Job Type: Contractor
Company: Cornerstone Gigs
Salary: $25-40/h
Category: Information Technology
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Application Performance Tester positions are vital in the quality assurance (QA) process, focusing on the assessment and optimization of software applications to guarantee exceptional speed, responsiveness, and overall user experience. As an Application Performance Tester, you will play a key role in ensuring that applications consistently meet high standards of performance, operating efficiently under diverse conditions and workloads. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to enhance their expertise in application performance optimization and contribute to the delivery of robust, high-quality software products.
Application Performance Testers are responsible for systematically evaluating application behavior, identifying performance bottlenecks, and providing actionable feedback to engineering and development teams. By leveraging advanced performance monitoring tools and data-driven methodologies, you will ensure software applications are both reliable and optimized for end users. This role is ideal for candidates who thrive on technical challenges and are passionate about improving the digital experience for users worldwide.
Our organization values detail-oriented professionals who can analyze complex performance metrics and communicate findings effectively. If you enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and have a strong background in technical QA or performance engineering, this position offers a rewarding path for career growth and specialization in a high-demand area of IT.
Application Performance Tester - Summary- Work remotely as part of a specialized QA team dedicated to application performance optimization.
- Assess the efficiency, speed, and resource utilization of diverse software applications.
- Provide essential insights that help improve application reliability and user satisfaction.
- Execute structured performance test scenarios, monitoring critical metrics such as application load times, response times, and CPU/memory usage.
- Utilize industry-standard performance monitoring tools to detect bottlenecks and diagnose areas of potential performance degradation.
- Document performance issues clearly, including quantitative data, step-by-step reproduction instructions, and relevant environmental context.
- Collaborate closely with engineering and development teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve performance concerns.
- Compile and submit detailed reports outlining performance benchmarks, issues encountered, and practical recommendations for system optimization.
- Maintain continuous communication with team members to support ongoing performance initiatives and improvements.
- Competitive compensation structure based on project milestones and deliverables.
- Flexible work hours to support work-life balance and accommodate various schedules.
- Opportunity to work remotely as part of a motivated and collaborative team environment.
- Gain specialized experience in application performance testing—a valuable skill set in the technology industry.
- Demonstrated analytical skills with a strong attention to performance details in software applications.
- Experience with performance testing methodologies and the use of relevant testing tools.
- Background in application optimization, technical QA, or related roles is highly preferred.
- Ability to interpret complex performance data and translate findings into actionable engineering feedback.
- Access to a reliable high-speed internet connection and suitable computing resources to execute performance tests effectively.
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with a passion for enhancing software performance and user experience.
- Capable of working independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with technical teams.
- Proficient in using performance monitoring and diagnostic tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation and reporting.
- Adaptable and willing to learn new tools or methodologies as needed to keep up with evolving technology standards.
- Joining our team as an Application Performance Tester allows you to specialize in a high-growth area of software quality assurance.
- Enjoy the flexibility and convenience of remote work, contributing to projects that have a direct impact on user satisfaction and system efficiency.
- If you are seeking a role where your expertise can make a meaningful difference in application performance and reliability, we encourage you to apply today by clicking the job application button.
- Our company is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.