QA Engineer – Performance Testing

Position: QA Engineer – Performance Testing Location: Tbilisi, Georgia About Us Astra Tech is a UAE-based technology investment and development group, embarked on a mission to build the world’s first ultra platform & ecosystem, that will disrupt the consumer technology space by rethinking the boundaries of a digital ecosystem. It will be the first of its kind in the MEA region to simplify the way people & businesses interact, engage and transact with each other. The platform will provide seamless connectivity between consumers and businesses, enabling users to effortlessly access home, e-commerce, and fintech services in one place. Astra’s mission is to enrich people’s lives by making communication and e-commerce more seamless, connected, and natural. Job Responsibilities: Plan and execute end-to-end performance testing for enterprise-level backend platforms. Define performance test objectives and key metrics aligned with business and engineering goals. Develop, debug, and optimize JMeter scripts for complex test scenarios. Execute distributed and high-concurrency load tests to simulate realistic traffic patterns. Identify system bottlenecks through detailed performance analysis and root cause investigation. Collaborate with backend developers, DevOps, and QA teams to improve system scalability and resilience. Continuously refine performance testing strategy, tools, and automation pipelines. Experience in performance testing over common protocols such as HTTP, WebSocket, gRPC, and Dubbo is a strong plus. Job Requirements: Hands-on experience with JMeter, including scripting, test planning, and distributed execution. Strong knowledge of performance testing methodology and bottleneck analysis. Familiar with backend architecture and system metrics (CPU, memory, GC, I/O, network). Practical experience with protocols such as HTTP, WebSocket, gRPC, or Dubbo is a strong advantage. Proficient in analyzing server logs, APM tools, and monitoring dashboards. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integration of performance tests into release process. Excellent troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and data-driven mindset.