Requirements:

1. Performance Testing Experience: A strong background in performance testing is essential. This includes experience with various performance testing types, such as load testing, stress testing, scalability testing, and endurance testing.
2. Testing Tools: Proficiency in performance testing tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, Apache Benchmark, Gatling, or others commonly used in the industry.
3. Scripting and Coding: Knowledge of scripting and coding languages often used in performance testing, such as JavaScript, Python, or other scripting languages.
4. Test Design: Ability to design effective performance test scenarios based on application requirements and user behavior.
5. Test Execution: Experience in executing performance tests, analyzing results, and identifying performance bottlenecks and issues.
6. Performance Monitoring: Familiarity with performance monitoring tools and techniques to collect and analyze performance data during testing.
7. Scripting and Automation: Skills in scripting and automating performance test scenarios to simulate user loads.
8. Diagnostics: Proficiency in diagnosing and troubleshooting performance issues, including identifying root causes and proposing solutions.
9. Performance Tuning: Understanding of performance tuning techniques for optimizing application performance.
10. Reporting: Ability to create detailed performance test reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications:

1. Education: A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline is typically required. Some positions may require a master's degree.
2. Certifications: Relevant certifications in performance testing or quality assurance, such as ISTQB Performance Testing Certification or vendor-specific certifications, can be beneficial.
3. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret performance data and make recommendations for improvements.
4. Communication: Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey test results and collaborate with development and operations teams.
5. Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with developers, testers, and other stakeholders.
6. Domain Knowledge: Depending on the industry, domain knowledge in areas such as finance, healthcare, e-commerce, or others may be required or preferred.
7. Tools and Technologies: Familiarity with various software development technologies, databases, web servers, and network configurations can be advantageous.
8. Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools, technologies, and testing methodologies.