Senior Performance Engineering - Vice President - QA Engineering

WM_Technology QA Engineering This is Vice President position that devises test strategies, conducts and/or coordinates tests, and identifies defects to maintain high standards of performance and reliability. ## Drive end-to-end performance engineering initiatives for large-scale, business-critical applications. ## Lead and mentor performance engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. ## Engage directly with business stakeholders, architects, developers, and SREs to architect scalable, efficient, and highly reliable systems. ## Oversee the design and execution of sophisticated performance testing strategies, workload models, and realistic production scenarios. ## Guide the automation of business transactions and performance validation across diverse platforms. ## Champion the use of monitoring and APM tools (Splunk, Grafana, AppDynamics, Dynatrace) to proactively identify, analyze, and resolve performance issues. ## Perform advanced root cause analyses and implement best-in-class corrective/preventive actions. ## Bring thought leadership in performance engineering, framework/tool development, and process optimization ## Advocate for engineering best practices, performance standards, and innovative approaches to performance challenges. Core Platform Services ## Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. ## Minimum 12 years' progressive experience in performance engineering. ## At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role ## Demonstrated track record of delivering scalable, high-performance solutions in complex environments. ## Mastery with automation tools (Load Runner, JMeter) and monitoring platforms (Splunk, Grafana), including advanced query writing (LogQL, PromQL). ## Deep expertise in APM tools (AppDynamics, Dynatrace) and end-to-end monitoring. ## Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, C++, Python) highly preferred. ## Proven ability to drive innovation, build frameworks, and elevate team capabilities. ## Engineering mindset with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. ## Passion for mentoring, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. ## Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.