Equifax - Performance Test Engineer - Python/JMeter

Job Description : - You are passionate about quality and how customers experience the products you test.- You have the ability to create, maintain and execute test plans in order to verify requirements.- As a Performance Engineer at Equifax, you will be a catalyst in both the development and the testing of high priority initiatives.- You will develop and test new products to support technology operations while maintaining exemplary standards.- As a collaborative member of the team, you will deliver QA services (code quality, testing services, performance engineering, development collaboration and continuous integration).- You will conduct quality control tests in order to ensure full compliance with specified standards and end user requirements.- You will execute tests using established plans and scripts; documents problems in an issues log and retest to ensure problems are resolved.- You will create test files to thoroughly test program logic and verify system flow.- You will identify, recommend and implement changes to enhance effectiveness of QA strategies.- Performance Engineer + Functional Tester.What You Will Do : Test Strategy & Scenario Preparation : - Collaborate with product, development, and QA teams to define performance test requirements and objectives. - Translate business and technical requirements into comprehensive performance test plans and scenarios, including load, stress, and endurance tests. - Design and develop realistic workload models to simulate user behavior.Scripting & Execution : - Develop, maintain, and execute performance test scripts using Apache JMeter. - Utilize scripting languages (e.g., Groovy, Python, or shell scripting) to enhance and automate test scripts, and to integrate tests with other tools. - Execute tests in various environments, including cloud-based platforms, and manage test data effectively.CI/CD Integration : - Integrate performance tests into the CI/CD pipeline using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar platforms. - Configure automated performance checks to run on a continuous basis, providing fast feedback to the development team.Monitoring & Analysis : - Monitor system performance during test execution using APM tools, with a preference for Datadog. - Analyze performance test results to identify key metrics such as response time, throughput, and error rates. - Perform in-depth bottleneck analysis by correlating test results with application logs, infrastructure metrics (CPU, memory, disk I/O), and network data.Reporting & Communication : - Prepare detailed and actionable performance test reports, summarizing findings, identifying root causes, and providing recommendations for improvement. - Clearly communicate performance issues and risks to stakeholders, including technical and non-technical audiences. - Work closely with development and DevOps teams to validate fixes and ensure performance goals are met.Functional Testing : - Ability to work on test plans, test cases and the release testing of the application. - Ability to write API automation tests using Rest Assured and UI automation tests using Playwright or Selenium. - Programming experience with Java and Java script.What Experience You Need : - 5 to 8 years of experience in performance testing, with a proven track record of delivering successful projects.- 2-3 years of experience using Rest Assured, Selenium, Playwright automation tools.- 2-3 Years of experience using Java, Javascript.- Hands-on experience with Apache JMeter is a must, including advanced scripting techniques.- Experience with a performance monitoring tool like Datadog, New Relic, or Dynatrace.- Demonstrated experience working in a CI/CD or DevOps environment.Technical Skills : - Proficiency in performance testing methodologies and best practices (load, stress, spike, endurance).- Strong knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Groovy, Python).- Solid understanding of web protocols (HTTP/HTTPS), REST/SOAP APIs, and web application architecture.- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to conduct root cause analysis and identify performance bottlenecks.Soft Skills : - Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.- Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential performance issues.- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment. (ref:hirist.tech)