QE Lead Performance Engineer

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.•Fort Worth, TX

39d•Remote

About The Position

As a QA Lead Performance Engineer at Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), your primary focus will be on ensuring the performance and scalability of our applications. You will lead performance testing initiatives, designing and executing performance test plans to identify bottlenecks and optimize application performance. Collaborating closely with development and delivery teams, you will analyze performance metrics and provide actionable insights to enhance application efficiency. Your role will also involve selecting and implementing performance testing tools and frameworks that align with our development environment. You will document performance testing processes and best practices, ensuring that the team continuously improves its performance testing methodologies.

Requirements

Demonstrate proficiency in performance testing methodologies, developing and implementing strategies that ensure high-quality software delivery throughout all phases of the development lifecycle.
Establish and execute a comprehensive performance assurance strategy that aligns with the organization's objectives and product roadmap, prioritizing performance and quality from the outset.
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QE Performance Engineers, fostering a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
Oversee the creation and execution of detailed performance test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure thorough testing of applications under various load conditions, identifying any bottlenecks or performance issues.
Collaborate closely with development, product management, and other stakeholders to integrate performance assurance practices throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring alignment on performance expectations.
Establish and maintain processes for performance issue tracking, management, and resolution, ensuring that issues are identified, documented, and addressed promptly to minimize impact on project timelines.
Evaluate, select, and implement appropriate performance testing tools and technologies that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the performance testing process, keeping the team equipped with the best resources.
Document performance testing processes, methodologies, and best practices to ensure consistency across the team and facilitate knowledge sharing, enabling team members to learn from each other.
Analyze performance testing processes and methodologies, gather feedback from retrospectives, and implement improvements to enhance team productivity and overall product quality.
Identify training needs and provide opportunities for professional development, ensuring the QE Performance team remains skilled in the latest performance testing techniques and tools to adapt to evolving project requirements.
Proactively identify potential performance risks early in the development process and collaborate with teams to effectively mitigate those risks, ensuring a smoother development cycle.
Regularly communicate with stakeholders regarding performance initiatives, project status, and any issues that may impact delivery timelines or product quality, ensuring transparency and alignment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with data analysis and optimization tools such as DAX Optimizer and DAX Studio.
Proficient in document management software including Adobe PDF Reader and PDF Exchange.
Familiarity with web/application servers like Apache Tomcat 8.x.
Skilled in programming languages such as C#, JAVA, Python, and JavaScript.
Experience with database management tools such as Microsoft SQL, SQL Management Studio, Mongo DB, and Apache Directory Studio.
Proficient in integrated development environments (IDEs) such as Eclipse Mars+.
Expertise in testing and automation tools including Bruno, Postman, JMeter, BlazeMeter, LoadRunner, K6, Sauce Labs, Playwright, and Selenium.
Knowledge of monitoring and analytics platforms such as Datadog
Bachelor's degree in computer science, related degree, or relevant experience.
5+ years of product and or business analyst experience.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate proficiency in performance testing methodologies, developing and implementing strategies that ensure high-quality software delivery throughout all phases of the development lifecycle.
Establish and execute a comprehensive performance assurance strategy that aligns with the organization's objectives and product roadmap, prioritizing performance and quality from the outset.
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QE Performance Engineers, fostering a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
Oversee the creation and execution of detailed performance test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure thorough testing of applications under various load conditions, identifying any bottlenecks or performance issues.
Collaborate closely with development, product management, and other stakeholders to integrate performance assurance practices throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring alignment on performance expectations.
Establish and maintain processes for performance issue tracking, management, and resolution, ensuring that issues are identified, documented, and addressed promptly to minimize impact on project timelines.
Evaluate, select, and implement appropriate performance testing tools and technologies that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the performance testing process, keeping the team equipped with the best resources.
Document performance testing processes, methodologies, and best practices to ensure consistency across the team and facilitate knowledge sharing, enabling team members to learn from each other.
Analyze performance testing processes and methodologies, gather feedback from retrospectives, and implement improvements to enhance team productivity and overall product quality.
Identify training needs and provide opportunities for professional development, ensuring the QE Performance team remains skilled in the latest performance testing techniques and tools to adapt to evolving project requirements.
Proactively identify potential performance risks early in the development process and collaborate with teams to effectively mitigate those risks, ensuring a smoother development cycle.
Regularly communicate with stakeholders regarding performance initiatives, project status, and any issues that may impact delivery timelines or product quality, ensuring transparency and alignment.