QA Performance Testing, AVP

Job Title: QA Performance Testing, AVP

Location: Pune, India

Role Description

• DB Anti-Financial Crime (AFC)
• Our AFC team is responsible for protecting Deutsche Bank from financial and reputational losses incurred by financial crimes by assessing, controlling and mitigating risks. Risk types related to Anti-Financial Crime are consolidated in a comprehensive and effective risk management framework that covers Anti-Money-Laundering, Sanctions & Embargoes, Anti-Bribery & Corruption as well as Anti-Fraud & Investigations.
• We are seeking a Senior Performance Test Engineer to lead performance validation efforts for critical transaction monitoring systems in a financial services environment. You will design and execute load, stress, and scalability tests using Micro Focus LoadRunner (VuGen) and manage large-scale synthetic data creation to mirror complex production data models.
• The role requires strong collaboration with development, infrastructure, and business teams to ensure system stability and performance under high transaction volumes. Experience in financial services performance testing, data modeling, and synthetic data generation is essential.

Deutsche Bank’s Corporate Bank division is a leading provider of cash management, trade finance and securities finance. We complete green-field projects that deliver the best Corporate Bank - Securities Services products in the world. Our team is diverse, international, and driven by shared focus on clean code and valued delivery.  At every level, agile minds are rewarded with competitive pay, support, and opportunities to excel. 

You will work as part of a cross-functional agile delivery team. You will bring an innovative approach to software development, focusing on using the latest technologies and practices, as part of a relentless focus on business value. You will be someone who sees engineering as team activity, with a predisposition to open code, open discussion and creating a supportive, collaborative environment. You will be ready to contribute to all stages of software delivery, from initial analysis right through to production support.

What we’ll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy

• Best in class leave policy
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute performance test scripts using Micro Focus LoadRunner (VuGen).
• Model complex transaction data flows to simulate real-world banking transaction volumes and patterns.
• Collaborate with architecture, development, and infrastructure teams to define performance benchmarks and SLAs.
• Create and manage large synthetic datasets to accurately reflect production-like conditions.
• Analyze performance test results to identify bottlenecks and provide actionable recommendations.
• Conduct scalability, stress, endurance, and load tests in large-scale environments.
• Develop performance test strategies and contribute to test plans and test cases for performance validation.
• Document findings and report to stakeholders with clear metrics and analysis.
• Mentor and guide junior performance engineers when needed.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in performance testing, with a focus on financial or transaction monitoring applications.
• Proven expertise with Micro Focus LoadRunner (VuGen) and strong scripting experience (C, Java, or protocol-specific scripting).
• Experience with large data models and understanding of relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, GCP BQ, CDSW, HIVE, etc.).
• Strong understanding of synthetic data generation techniques and data masking principles.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g., Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Grafana, OEM, GCP console) for correlation and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with transaction monitoring systems, regulatory compliance, and anti-money laundering (AML) use cases is a strong plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Working in parallel on more than one initiative, good time and priorities management
• Good communication, organizational and test reporting skills

Preferred

• Experience working in cloud or hybrid cloud environments (GCP).
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and automated performance testing frameworks.
• Hands on experience in using test and defects management tools (JIRA, HP ALM, Zephyr)
• ISTQB or performance testing certifications are a plus.
• Financial Services Domain knowledge
• Experience in working in and with distributed vendor model;
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us and our teams

Please visit our company website for further information:

https://www.db.com/company/company.htm

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.