NielsenIQ
NielsenIQ

Associate Software Test Engineer

hybrid
India
Posted 3/11/2026
Exp: 1-3y

Job Overview

Role: Associate Software Test Engineer (Performance Engineer) Location: India Experience: 1-3 years Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field Key Skills: Performance Testing, JMeter, LoadRunner, APMs (Datadog/Dynatrace), Kubernetes, Cloud

Job Description

For the NielsenIQ Recruitment 2026 drive, the team is seeking a brilliant Performance Engineer to execute performance tests, analyze critical data, and proactively troubleshoot performance issues for NIQ applications. You will work with multi-tier cloud-hosted systems, utilizing industry-standard Application Performance Monitoring (APM) tools. The ideal candidate will possess a strong willingness to learn, adapt to new AI technologies, and continuously improve the efficiency of complex web and API architectures.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Test Planning & Execution: Assist in gathering performance requirements, develop basic testing scenarios, and execute performance test scripts for web (HTML/HTTP) and API applications.
  • Bottleneck Identification: Support the identification and resolution of performance bottlenecks in multi-tier, cloud-hosted systems.
  • Application Monitoring: Utilize APM tools (e.g., Datadog, Dynatrace, or AppDynamics) to track and significantly improve application performance.
  • Log Analysis: Use log analysis tools to assist with detailed performance diagnostics and root cause analysis.
  • Reporting & Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional team members to troubleshoot issues, provide recommendations, and prepare comprehensive performance reports that summarize results and insights.

Skills and Eligibility Criteria

Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.

Experience: 1 to 3 years of proven experience in performance testing.

Mandatory Technical Skills:

  • Strong familiarity with performance testing concepts and tools like JMeter and LoadRunner.
  • Basic knowledge of Cloud platforms, Kubernetes, Containers, and Linux systems.
  • Basic understanding of multi-tier application architecture.
  • Willingness to learn and utilize performance monitoring tools (Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Datadog).

Competencies:

  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new AI technologies.

About the Company

NielsenIQ is a global leader in market research and data analytics, providing insights into consumer behavior and market trends. They offer an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to launch their careers in the market research domain.