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k6 load and performance testing services

Load, stress and spike testing with k6 for APIs and web apps.

DeviQA provides k6 load and performance testing services, running load, stress and spike tests for APIs and web applications inside CI/CD pipelines. For The Mortgage Office, DeviQA added 10 k6 load scenarios to CI, and for XDEFI it created 70+ performance scripts with k6 and JMeter.

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k6 performance testing results for DeviQA clients

Performance tests alongside application code, release pipelines, and monitoring. Explore how five DeviQA clients built load coverage, uncovered bottlenecks, and checked performance before production with k6 in their testing stack.

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When k6 for load testing is the right choice

  • You need to simulate real-world traffic and test performance under heavy load.

  • You want fast, scriptable load tests using JavaScript and modern dev workflows.

  • You’re running microservices or APIs and need accurate, developer-friendly performance tests.

  • You’re integrating load testing into CI/CD for continuous performance validation.

  • You want to catch bottlenecks early without relying on heavyweight enterprise tools.

  • You’re scaling fast and need proof your infrastructure can handle the pressure.

  • You need a modern, open-source alternative to legacy performance testing tools.

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k6-based load testing services

From strategy to scripting and CI/CD integration, we help you build and scale reliable load testing with k6.

k6 performance testing strategy

k6 performance testing strategy

We define load models, target metrics and pass/fail thresholds based on your real traffic and SLAs.

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k6 framework setup

k6 framework setup

We set up k6 scripts, test data, environments and Grafana dashboards for your stack.

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Load, stress, spike and soak testing

Load, stress, spike and soak testing

We run each test type to find limits, breaking points and memory leaks before release.

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API and microservices load testing

API and microservices load testing

We script realistic user journeys across REST, GraphQL and WebSocket APIs.

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Integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines

Integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines

We connect k6 with your CI/CD tools — such as Jenkins, GitLab, or GitHub Actions — for automated performance testing at every stage.

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k6 test support & maintenance

k6 test support & maintenance

We keep your k6 tests up to date as your system evolves and provide ongoing support to ensure sustained performance insights.

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Can’t find engineers who truly know k6 inside out?

DeviQA engineers build k6 load tests that run in your CI/CD. For The Mortgage Office, they added 10 load scenarios to the pipeline.

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Collaboration on your terms

Backed by 16 years of expertise, DeviQA offers three flexible models for k6 load testing to fit your project’s needs, timeline, and budget.

Staff augmentation

Extend your in-house team by hiring k6 experts exactly when you need them.

Advantages:

  • Fast onboarding with minimal ramp-up

  • You stay in control of daily priorities

  • Easy to scale up or down as needed

Best for:

Teams looking to fill skill gaps or boost capacity without long-term commitments.

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Dedicated QA team

A full-time k6 load testing team committed to your product and growth roadmap.

Advantages:

  • Aligned with your workflows and release cycles

  • Deep understanding of your infrastructure and goals

  • Scalable as your testing needs evolve

Best for:

Companies running ongoing load testing across fast-moving projects.

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Project-based outsourcing

We handle your entire k6 load testing initiative from planning to execution and reporting.

Advantages:

  • Clear timelines and deliverables

  • Minimal management overhead

  • End-to-end performance testing led by specialists

Best for:

Companies that want to fully delegate k6 testing to a trusted, experienced partner.

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Why choose us for k6 load testing services?

Over 600,000 project man-days successfully delivered.

We take full accountability for our work.

A range of value-added services at no extra cost.

Free test trial. Try us before making any payment.

Our engineers are senior performance engineers with hands-on k6 and JMeter experience.

With a 96% retention rate, we offer stable teams, compared to the industry average of 80%.

Extensive testing lab with a wide range of environments, platforms, and devices.

Access to a technology community of over 4000 QA engineers and experts.

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Experience the DeviQA difference

From initial consultation to full-scale QA implementation, we deliver results.

Our approach to k6 load testing

Our proven, end-to-end process to ensure your systems are ready to perform under pressure.

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Discovery & requirements analysis

We assess your infrastructure, performance goals, and user behavior to define a clear testing strategy.

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Test planning & scenario design

We map out realistic load scenarios based on traffic patterns, usage peaks, and key performance indicators.

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k6 environment setup

We configure a robust k6 testing environment tailored to your architecture, CI/CD tools, and deployment flow.

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Script development

Our engineers write scalable, maintainable k6 scripts to simulate real-world traffic and stress test your systems.

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Test execution & monitoring

We run controlled tests, monitor system behavior, and capture performance metrics across relevant layers.

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Reporting & optimization

We deliver detailed reports with actionable insights, helping you fine-tune your infrastructure for peak performance.

Here’s what people are saying
about DeviQA

G2

45 reviews

Clutch

35 reviews

Goodfirms

19 reviews

Video testimonial by Janosch Greber

“It was so easy to integrate your people with us and we didn't have any problems.”

Janosch Greber

Janosch Greber

VP of engineering at RealTyme

DeviQA helped develop a cybersecurity software platform. Complex automated scenarios test REST APIs through a Faraday library. An SDK application works with Azure, Google Cloud, Docker, and LXC containers.

Yuval Or

Yuval Or

QA manager at Mimecast

Video testimonial by Danny He

“DeviQA has always brought us really high quality candidates for us to be able to seamlessly mesh into our team.”

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Danny He

CEO and founder at Soapbox

DeviQA provides software QA automation engineering support to a QC and QA company. Their work includes sandbox testing, QA, testing automation, DevOps support, and TechOps support.

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Alex Ohoussou

Head of QA & techOPs at QIMA

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“You guys have always been genuine, flexible and personable.”

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Ryan Austin

CEO and founder at Cognota

DeviQA has provided application testing services for an HR tech company. The team has managed feature, smoke, and regression automation tests and offered test reports.

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Mia Bunjac

QA chapter lead at Renhead Technology

Video testimonial by Raanan Tauber

“In fact, they have been a part of our success story, helping us grow from six workers 11 years ago to about 1200 workers now.”

Raanan Tauber

Raanan Tauber

QA manager at Tipalti

DeviQA provides automatic testing with continuous integration for native and hybrid mobile apps.

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CTO at Impaktsoft Projekt S.R.L.

Video testimonial by Ray Alde

“They can take my lack of knowledge and I can trust that they will be able to produce something of value.”

Ray Alde

Ray Alde

Co-founder & cto at Arklign

DeviQA provides QA and testing resources on an ongoing basis. They evaluate architectures and offer both manual and automated testing. The client has also utilized their on-demand developers.

Video testimonial by Mark Levine

“To me, that's above and beyond, I did not expect that to be so smooth and so easy.”

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Mark Levine

Chief product officer at CYDEF

DeviQA is a dedicated vendor that assists with manual and automated testing on an ongoing basis. They're also overseeing other development projects and supervising the testing portion of those.

Video testimonial by Charles Chase

“They know what they're doing because the people that they send to us are quality people.”

Charles Chase

Charles Chase

Chief technology officer at Returnmates

DeviQA provided application testing services for an audio editing platform. The team was responsible for continuously testing the UI and functionality of the platform via an automated testing framework.

Video testimonial by Olivier Mayot

“There is also very good follow up on the engineers and the job they're doing.”

Olivier Mayot

Olivier Mayot

Chief technology officer at SimpliField

DeviQA serves as the process improvement partner to a diabetes care and solutions company. They helped scale the client's automated testing and are now working on improving their manual testing framework.

Questions & answers

k6 is a powerful open-source tool designed for high-performance testing. Our k6 load testing services help you identify bottlenecks, improve response times, and ensure your app can handle real-world traffic.
You can hire QA engineers with k6 expertise who integrate seamlessly with your developers, create test scenarios, and provide in-depth performance insights.
k6 is lightweight, script-based in JavaScript and fits CI/CD pipelines well. JMeter suits teams with existing JMeter suites or complex protocol needs. DeviQA uses both and often combines them, as for XDEFI with 70+ performance scripts.
Yes. Our k6 testing experts configure cloud-based or on-premise load tests, ensuring scalability and real-time monitoring for better performance analysis.
Results go to Grafana dashboards with response times, error rates and throughput per scenario, plus a written summary of bottlenecks and fixes. Thresholds in CI fail the build if performance degrades.
Load tests for expected traffic, stress tests to find breaking points, spike tests for sudden peaks and soak tests for long-running stability. DeviQA picks the mix based on your traffic patterns and release risks.
Yes. Our team builds tailored k6 framework test scripts to simulate real-world user behavior, ensuring precise load and stress testing.
Yes. We use k6 load testing services to evaluate API response times, concurrency limits, and stability under load.
When you hire k6 QA engineers, we can start setting up tests within days, helping you meet performance goals faster.
Yes. Our k6 framework specialists automate load tests within your CI/CD, ensuring performance issues are caught before production.
Cost depends on the number of scenarios, target load and environments, and on whether you need a one-time audit or ongoing testing in CI/CD. DeviQA starts with a free trial and gives a fixed estimate after a short review.
DeviQA provides k6 load testing services worldwide. We have worked in software testing since 2010 and delivered 600,000+ man days for 300+ clients, with 300+ QA engineers on staff and a 96% engineer retention rate against an industry average of 80%. DeviQA is certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 20000-1, all engineers hold ISTQB Foundation Level certification, and clients rate DeviQA 5.0 out of 5 across 100+ verified reviews on G2, Clutch and GoodFirms.