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Performance Test Specialist - Salesforce
Ascendion Engineering
About the role
About Ascendion Ascendion is a leader in AI-Native platform driven software engineering company that underwrites outcomes, helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with Global 2000 clients across North America, UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AIβ’ (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth. Learn more at ascendion.com Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us: Build the coolest tech for worldβs leading brands Solve complex problems β and learn new skills Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience Experience a community of change makers! Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion. Job Title: Performance Test Specialist - Salesforce Key Responsibilities Define performance, load, stress and volume-testing approaches based on application and business requirements. Develop, maintain and execute reusable performance-test scripts and scenarios using Apache JMeter. Establish repeatable performance-testing practices that can scale across releases and applications. Work with business and technical stakeolders to identify critical business journeys and define appropriate workload models. Prepare test scenarios, test data, execution plans and performance-testing documentation. Execute baseline, load, stress and volume tests based on agreed non-functional requirements. Monitor and analyze response times, throughput, error behavior and resource-utilization indicators available during testing. Identify performance bottlenecks and collaborate with engineering teams to support root-cause investigation and remediation. Compare performance results across test cycles/releases and highlight regressions. Coordinate performance-test environments, test data and dependencies. Provide clear performance test reports covering observations, issues, risks and release-readiness considerations. Support performance-testing requirements using JMeter. Build reusable scripts, datasets and execution approaches to improve efficiency across subsequent releases. Support performance-related improvement initiatives and knowledge transfer to Client teams. Explore approved AI/GenAI accelerators for performance analysis where appropriate, subject to Client controls and human validation. Must-Have Skills Strong Apache JMeter expertise Performance, load, stress and volume testing for salesforce products Workload modelling and scenario design Performance script development and correlation Test execution, analysis and reporting Understanding of web/API performance testing Performance bottleneck analysis and RCA support Test-data and environment coordination Agile/DevOps delivery experience Strong analytical and stakeholder communication skills Good-to-Have AI/GenAI-assisted performance test scenarios and script generation Familiarity with AI-assisted monitoring and predictive analytics using tools such as Grafana, Datadog, or Dynatrace.
Eligibility & process
Who can apply
Experience: 6-9 Yrs. Open to matching qualifications.
Skills & stack
Selection process
- Online Assessment / Technical Interview Rounds / HR Review
Prep kit
20 resourcesStudy material 4
Aptitude Practice Questions & Mock Tests
Curated logical, quantitative, and verbal reasoning problems for the initial online screening round.
Company-Specific Interview Preparation Corner
Detailed interview experiences, exam formats, and previous test questions for Ascendion Engineering and tech roles.
Technical Placement Cheat Sheets & Question Bank
High-yield coding cheat sheets, core CS fundamentals (OOP, DBMS, OS, Networks), and rapid revision guides.
Algorithm, DSA & Live Code Debugger Practice
Hands-on problem sets to improve coding speed and step-by-step memory debugging.
Company-specific guides 4
APTITUDE & LOGIC
Aptitude Practice Questions & Online Mock Tests
Curated logical, quantitative, and verbal reasoning problems to sharpen reasoning skills required for the initial screening test.
COMPANY GUIDE
Ascendion Engineering Interview Preparation Corner
Comprehensive guide covering typical interview formats, common questions, and preparation tips for Ascendion Engineering and off-campus tech roles.
MOCK TESTS & PAPERS
Comprehensive Interview Prep Resources & Syllabus
Collection of previous year questions, company-specific test patterns, and interview experiences for technical and HR rounds.
CODING PRACTICE
Algorithm and Data Structure Problem Set
Practice problems to improve coding proficiency and algorithm problem-solving speed for technical rounds.
Likely coding questions 4
Round-wise strategy 4
Round 1: Online Assessment (OA)
Aptitude, Quantitative Logic & 2 Coding Problems
Focus on accuracy and speed. Practice arrays, strings, and standard arithmetic puzzles.
Round 2: Technical Interview 1
Core Tech Stack (Intelligence, Shell scripting, Docker, Devops, Salesforce, HP Performance Center, AWS, Performance center) & Live Code Tracing
Explain your thought process aloud. Analyze time & space complexities before coding.
Round 3: System Design & Problem Solving
Database Schemas, APIs & Architecture Basics
Clarify edge cases, diagram schemas cleanly, and discuss scalability trade-offs.
Round 4: HR & Cultural Fit Discussion
Ascendion Engineering Core Values, Learning Agility & Offer Terms
Demonstrate passion, strong communication, and readiness for full-time collaboration.
Technical questions 5
What is the difference between Implicit Wait, Explicit Wait, and Fluent Wait in Selenium? Answer
Model answer: Implicit Wait sets a global timeout for all element lookups. Explicit Wait pauses execution until a specific ExpectedCondition (e.g. elementToBeClickable) is met. Fluent Wait allows defining polling frequency and ignoring specific exceptions like NoSuchElementException.
Explain the Page Object Model (POM) and its advantages in Test Automation. Answer
Model answer: POM is a design pattern that creates an object repository for web UI elements. It separates test scripts from page locators, reducing code duplication and making maintenance easy when UI elements change.
How do you handle dynamic WebElements whose ID changes on page reload? Answer
Model answer: Use dynamic XPath methods like contains(), starts-with(), text(), or XPath axes (ancestor, following-sibling, parent) instead of brittle absolute paths.
What is the difference between @BeforeMethod and @BeforeClass in TestNG? Answer
Model answer: @BeforeClass runs once before the first test method in the current class, while @BeforeMethod executes before each individual test method.
How do you validate REST API response codes and JSON payload using Postman / RestAssured? Answer
Model answer: In RestAssured: given().when().get('/endpoint').then().assertThat().statusCode(200).body('status', equalTo('ACTIVE')).
Behavioural & HR questions 3
Why do you want to join Ascendion Engineering as a Performance Test Specialist - Salesforce?
Highlight Ascendion Engineering's market reputation, recent tech innovations, and how your skills in Intelligence directly solve their team's objectives.
Highlight Ascendion Engineering's market reputation, recent tech innovations, and how your skills in Intelligence directly solve their team's objectives.
Describe a challenging bug or academic project roadblock and how you resolved it.
Use the STAR method: Situation (project context), Task (what needed solving), Action (specific tools/logic applied), Result (quantifiable positive outcome).
Use the STAR method: Situation (project context), Task (what needed solving), Action (specific tools/logic applied), Result (quantifiable positive outcome).
How do you handle strict deadlines or sudden scope changes?
Explain your prioritization strategy, proactive communication with mentors/peers, and agile mindset.
Explain your prioritization strategy, proactive communication with mentors/peers, and agile mindset.