About this role
Performance Testing Lead Location: Mexico (Mexico City) – Hybrid as per Infosys Mexico policy Time Zone: CST/EST Key Responsibilities: Drive Strategic initiatives and improvements/innovations with respect to performance testing and engineering Ability to define Non Functional Requirements, regularly conduct Volumetric Analysis independently with minimal support from Business and Technical Stakeholders Ability to drive and handle both release based and program based performance engineering tasks Ability to drill down into performance issues with multi-tier investigation and conduct root case analysis and provide recommendations with minimal support Proficient in Performance Scripting Tools such as Jmeter, Loadrunner, Neoload etc. Use APM tools (e.g. Splunk, Grafana, Datadog) to monitor real-time performance and identify system trends. Develop performance baselines and KPIs to measure ongoing system health. Communicate performance updates, issues, risks, and solutions to stakeholders and leadership in a clear and timely manner. Ensure that the team follows best practices and processes for performance engineering and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and operations, to identify and address performance issues and implement solutions. Drive continuous improvements and innovation within the Performance Engineering team, staying up to date with industry trends and best practices. Mentor and guide a team of engineers, providing technical guidance and support to help them succeed in their roles. Required Skills & Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in performance testing and engineering, with at least 5+ years in a lead or onsite coordination role. Expertise in analyzing JVM/GC, SQL query performance, caching, and API response optimization. Good understanding of microservices, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and on-premise setup Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills. Ability to work with global teams and coordinate between onsite and offshore resources. Soft Skills: Strong leadership and stakeholder management. Meeting Stringent Timelines with focus and aggression(wherever necessary) Excellent problem-solving and analytical mindset. Ability to communicate complex technical findings to non-technical audiences. Proactive and detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.