Performance Test Lead
About The Position
Directly support and execute day-to-day performance testing activities within QA and production regions, working with delivery teams (agile and waterfall) and other areas of IT (enterprise architects, solutions architects, development) to validate performance testing and non-functional requirements Utilize a variety of testing techniques which support the performance and non-functional testing activities, single user profiling, spike, stress, endurance, fail over etc Analyzes, recommend, and implement engineering suggestions to improve efficiencies and increase responsiveness of client project requirements, ensure technology is current and up to date with industry standards while maintaining established service level Assess the risks associated with the development aspects of each solution/project and define a performance testing approach, making solution recommendations to development, architecture, infrastructure where possible Should be comfortable working in onsite-offshore model.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience working within SDLC/TDLC
- 6+ years of testing experience specifically within the Performance testing/Engineering discipline
- 2+ years of experience working in onsite-offshore model
- Experience with utility industry and with utility operations and ADMS in particular
- Solid understanding of Performance test process methodologies, approaches and tools
- Extensive experience with Performance testing and automation tools such as LoadRunner, LoadRunner Cloud, Jmeter, Neoload, or similar
- Solid understanding of web and mobile applications and implementations
- Strong in one of the coding languages: Java, python etc.
- Expertise in metrics gathering and developing dashboards and reports which clearly and concisely capture and communicate performance testing analysis / results
- Demonstrated competency with various tools including Defect Management Tools
- Hands-on experience with Performance engineering and monitoring tools such as AppDynamics, CloudWatch etc
- Hands-on experience within API REST/SOAP testing and experience using related tools SOAP UI, Postman etc.
- Experience with CI/CD and related tools and techniques; Jenkins/Dockers/Kubernetes an asset
- Ability to lead and mentor a team
- Ability to provide a technical and resource plan to project/program managers
Nice To Haves
- Jenkins/Dockers/Kubernetes an asset
Responsibilities
- Directly support and execute day-to-day performance testing activities within QA and production regions, working with delivery teams (agile and waterfall) and other areas of IT (enterprise architects, solutions architects, development) to validate performance testing and non-functional requirements
- Utilize a variety of testing techniques which support the performance and non-functional testing activities, single user profiling, spike, stress, endurance, fail over etc
- Analyzes, recommend, and implement engineering suggestions to improve efficiencies and increase responsiveness of client project requirements, ensure technology is current and up to date with industry standards while maintaining established service level
- Assess the risks associated with the development aspects of each solution/project and define a performance testing approach, making solution recommendations to development, architecture, infrastructure where possible
- Should be comfortable working in onsite-offshore model.
Benefits
- Discretionary Annual Incentive.
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disabil ity Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
- Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
- Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
- Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & amp; Training Reimbursement.
- Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
- Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
