Performance QA Engineer

Hybrid in Lisbon·Added 14 days ago

Veeam Software

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Overview

Job details

Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Be near Lisbon for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.

The role

Veeam is the Data and AI Trust Company, specializing in helping organizations ensure their data and AI are fully understood, secured, and resilient to enable the acceleration of safe AI at scale. As the market leader in both data resilience and data security posture management, Veeam is built for the convergence of identity, data, security, and AI risk. Headquartered in Seattle with offices in more than 30 countries, Veeam protects over 550,000 customers worldwide, who trust Veeam to keep their businesses running. Join us as we go fearlessly forward together, growing, learning, and making a real impact for some of the world's biggest brands.

About the Role

The Veeam Quality Assurance team invites you to work on Veeam products with Veeam QA professionals in the Lisbon R&D office.

As a Performance QA Engineer, you will work on large‑scale, real‑world backup and data protection scenarios used by enterprises worldwide. Your work will directly influence the scalability, reliability, and performance of Veeam products running in some of the most demanding environments.

What You'll Do

Design and execute performance, load, and scalability testing for major components of Veeam products (from requirement analysis and lab design to test execution and results analysis)
Build and maintain realistic enterprise‑grade test environments, including large infrastructures and complex topologies
Identify performance bottlenecks and system limits, and work closely with developers, functional QA, and product managers to resolve them
Participate in root cause analysis of performance issues reported by Technical Support and customers
Own and evolve performance test labs: environment creation, configuration, monitoring, and collaboration with IT teams

What You'll Bring

Technical education or a strong, hands‑on passion for systems and performance
1-2 years of experience in performance and/or load testing (or a strong practical background in system performance)
Ability to analyze test results and clearly identify bottlenecks, limits, and performance risks
Solid knowledge of Windows and/or Linux at an advanced user or system administration level
Good understanding of system internals: CPU, memory, storage, networking
Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and structured thinking
Motivation to grow as a performance and scalability engineer
English proficiency for daily communication within international teams

Bonus Skills

Experience with databases (Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL), including profiling and performance analysis
Scripting, test automation, or infrastructure deployment experience
Understanding of virtualization platforms and large virtual environments
Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
Experience with Python
Familiarity with Ansible, Terraform, or similar infrastructure‑as‑code tools

What You'll Get

24 annual vacation days, plus 4 extra global VeeaMe Days for self-care and 24 paid volunteer hours annually through Veeam Cares
Private medical, dental, and optical insurance for employees and dependents
Life and disability insurance worth 2x gross annual salary
Monthly meal allowance of €10.46 per working day
Opportunities to learn and grow through on-demand libraries (LinkedIn Learning, O'Reilly), mentoring, workshops and learning events like our annual Global Day of Learning

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Veeam Software is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination in any form on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. All your information will be kept confidential.

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About Veeam Software

Veeam Software is a global leader in data protection and ransomware recovery, providing modern solutions for backup, cloud data management, and workload portability. The company serves over 450,000 customers worldwide, including a significant portion of the Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies, and has grown to over 5,000 employees globally. Veeam's platform is designed to help organizations reduce downtime and ensure business continuity through intelligent data management and recovery solutions.

In Spain, Veeam has a growing presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, supporting the company's expanding customer base in the Iberian region. The company is known for its dynamic, fast-paced work culture and its commitment to innovation, making it an attractive destination for international professionals. Veeam offers a global work environment with opportunities for career growth, and its Spanish offices are integrated into the company's worldwide operations, providing a multicultural and collaborative atmosphere.

Founded: 2006
Employees: 5,000–10,000
Headquarters: Columbus, USA

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