Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Operations Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions. Those in software engineering at PwC will focus on developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. In this field, you will use your knowledge to design, code, and test cutting-edge applications that revolutionise industries and deliver exceptional user experiences. Why PWC At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us. At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. Job Description & Summary:  We are looking for a skilled Performance Test Engineer to ensure our enterprise applications deliver exceptional speed, scalability, and stability under peak user loads. In this role, you will design robust test strategies, identify architectural bottlenecks, conduct root-cause analysis, and collaborate closely with development and DevOps teams to optimize end-to-end system performance.    Responsibilities: Test Strategy & Execution: Design, build, and execute comprehensive load, stress, endurance (soak), and scalability test scripts.    Bottleneck Identification: Monitor server infrastructure, database metrics, and application logs during test runs to isolate performance degradation and bottlenecks.    Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Partner with software developers to profile code, review slow SQL queries, and resolve memory leaks or concurrency issues. CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated performance testing scripts into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Reporting & Benchmarking: Establish performance baselines, track KPIs across releases, and present clear diagnostic reports to technical stakeholders.    Mandatory skill sets: Experience: 6 + years of hands-on experience in performance testing and software engineering. Tools Expertise: Proficiency in standard performance testing tools (e.g., Apache JMeter, Gatling, or LoadRunner). Monitoring & APM: Practical experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Dynatrace, New Relic, Prometheus, Grafana). Scripting & Coding: Strong coding/scripting foundations in Java, Python, or JavaScript for custom test scenarios. Databases & Protocols: Solid understanding of web protocols (HTTP/HTTPS, REST APIs) and database query optimization (SQL).    Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. Preferred skill sets: Experience: 6 + years of hands-on experience in performance testing and software engineering. Tools Expertise: Proficiency in standard performance testing tools (e.g., Apache JMeter, Gatling, or LoadRunner). Monitoring & APM: Practical experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Dynatrace, New Relic, Prometheus, Grafana). Scripting & Coding: Strong coding/scripting foundations in Java, Python, or JavaScript for custom test scenarios. Databases & Protocols: Solid understanding of web protocols (HTTP/HTTPS, REST APIs) and database query optimization (SQL).    Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. Years of experience required: 4 to 9 years Education qualification: BE/B.Tech/MBA/MCA Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Technology, MBA (Master of Business Administration) Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Adobe XD Optional Skills Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD), Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD), Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Android, API Management, Appian (Platform), Application Development, Application Frameworks, Application Lifecycle Management, Application Software, Business Process Improvement, Business Process Management (BPM), Business Requirements Analysis, C#.NET, C++ Programming Language, Client Management, Code Review, Coding Standards, Communication, Computer Engineering, Computer Science {+ 49 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date August 4, 2026 Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.

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