IT Performance Testing Analyst

Auto-Owners Insurance • Lansing, MI

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated individual to join our IT Performance Testing team. The position requires the person to read, analyze and interpret performance testing requests. Work with software developers, business analysts, quality analysts, project managers, architects, and HR leadership to understand front-end and back-end system functionality. Review performance testing requests, test plans, and test results. Write and update test plans. Design, develop and maintain automation processes and scripts for various performance tests using tools such as JMeter, NeoLoad, etc. Utilize and interpret test results from performance testing tools. Utilize monitoring tools such as AppDynamics, SentryOne, BMC Apptune, Splunk. Execute performance tests, often outside of normal working hours. Document test results using Confluence. Work with other members of the IT Performance Testing team to organize team goals and priorities. Assist with other duties as requested. This role offers a merit-based work-from-home program after initial in-person training, with the flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week. Candidates must be able to work in our Lansing, Michigan tech office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, another logic-based field, or equivalent experience.
• Foundational understanding of programming and exposure to common coding languages (ex. Java, Python, C, C#, C++, HTML, CSS, Javascript, etc.)
• Above average communication skills (written and verbal)
• Capable of producing adequate quality and quantity of work
• Ability to utilize a PC and working within a performance testing suite
• Competency to learn new software tools
• Organize and interpret data
• Ability to handle multiple assignments while meeting established schedules and deadlines in an organized manner
• Ability to manage a project from start to finish and be a self-starter on a new project
• Ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with performance testing tools
• Experience with server monitoring tools
• Experience with SQL and generating database queries

Responsibilities

• Read, analyze and interpret performance testing requests.
• Work with software developers, business analysts, quality analysts, project managers, architects, and HR leadership to understand front-end and back-end system functionality.
• Work with software developers, business analysts, quality analysts, project managers, architects, and HR leadership to review performance testing requests, test plans, and test results.
• Write test plans and update existing test plans.
• Design, develop and maintain the automation processes and scripts for various performance tests using tools such as JMeter, NeoLoad, etc.
• Utilize and interpret test results from performance testing tools.
• Utilize monitoring tools such as AppDynamics, SentryOne, BMC Apptune, Splunk.
• Execution of performance tests, often outside of normal working hours.
• Document test results using Confluence.
• Work with other members of the IT Performance Testing team to organize team goals and priorities.
• Assist with other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Friendly work environment
• Structured training program
• Employee mentoring
• Competitive base salary
• Matched 401(k)
• Fully-funded pension plan (once vested)
• Bonus programs
• Generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level