System/Performance Test Engineer

About Appgate

Appgate is a disruptor in the cybersecurity space by leveraging Zero Trust and SDP (software defined perimeter) principals. Appgate SDP, our flagship product, is a secure access control solution that replaces antiquated hardware-defined and network perimeter-centric (i.e., VPN) approaches to infrastructure security. With well over 300 customers, including Fortune 100 companies and governments, Appgate SDP is the fastest growing product within the Appgate portfolio.

Appgate is looking for talented Test Engineers to join our team in Gothenburg, Sweden. We work creatively in a supportive yet challenging environment. Our teams are technical owners of the components they produce, creating an inspiring, innovative, and collaborative culture. Within Appgate, you will be surrounded by a team of ethical hackers, security experts, machine learning experts and software engineers.

Job Summary

As a System/Performance Test Engineer at Appgate, you will play a critical role in ensuring the high performance, scalability, and reliability of Appgate SDP solutions. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing performance tests to validate the resilience and efficiency of our Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute detailed performance testing plans and strategies for Appgate SDP components, including Controllers, Gateways, and Connectors, to ensure they meet or exceed predefined performance benchmarks.
• Utilize various testing tools and methodologies to simulate real-world scenarios, measure system throughput, latency, and resource utilization, and identify bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand system architecture and design, and to provide feedback on performance issues and optimization opportunities.
• Analyze test results, generate performance reports, and work closely with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve identified issues.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and testing tools that can enhance the performance testing process
  
  

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in performance testing/engineering, preferably with a focus on cloud-based and distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols, and experience with network performance testing tools.
• Proficiency in performance testing tools and frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and understanding of cloud architecture.
• Knowledge of virtualization platforms and containerization technologies.
• Python programming skills.
• Familiarity with Appgate SDP or similar Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skill
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken
  
  

Interests/experience In Any Of The Following Areas

• Proficiency in Golang and/or C programming languages is a strong plus.
• Understanding of security best practices and secure coding techniques.
  
  

Does this sound like an interesting challenge for you? We hope to hear from you!

Interviews are held regularly so the role can be filled before the application deadline.