Key Performance Tester

Job Overview

This is a challenging role that requires the development of a comprehensive performance testing strategy, which includes detailed performance testing requirements and translating these into appropriate scenarios to replicate production.

• Technical expertise in performance/load testing methodologies is crucial for this position.
• The ideal candidate will design and develop solutions for supporting Cloud (Azure DevOps) and CI/CD for Sev utilization.
• Effective communication across multiple teams/external vendors (Operations, Project Teams, Quality Service), different personnel (Developers, Technical teams, and Project Managers) when required.
• Server metrics should be monitored using APM tools.
• Active participation in and continuous improvement measures to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of automation.
• Innovative solutions for industry standards are expected from the selected candidate.
• Analysis of business requirements, solution designs, process documentation etc., for identifying feasible business critical transactions.
• Best performance test practices and standards as part of Enterprise solution should be implemented.

Operational Management

• Endurance, stress, load, volume testing to validate production readiness of software applications and infrastructure for stability and performance.
• Performance testing software systems support for respective business unit.
• Coordinate and execute creation of Test Cases, scripts, and performance test execution.
• Design, develop, and execute scripts which validate, to a high degree of confidence test cases defined within the projects test plan.
• Load testing across multiple messaging protocols (including HTTP), focusing on overall application performance, validating application response and outputs accurately reflecting business requirements.

People Leadership

• Mentor and guide junior team members.

Governance & Risk

• Tracks and communicates task progress, status, and key performance metrics.
• Standard defect tracking tool should be used in promptly and accurately reporting defects found in testing.

Requirements

• 7+ years of Performance testing experience.
• Min 5 years of experience with OpenText LoadRunner experience using protocols Citrix, RDP, Java, and Performance testing Mobile Technologies and database.
• Significant experience working with Jmeter and APM tools including NewRelic and Graphana.
• Proven experience with SOAP Web Services and RESTful Web Services testing using SOAP UI, Postman, and Swagger.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Performance testing principles, techniques, and standards, such as test design, test execution, test reporting, and test management.
• Strong knowledge and experience in software development lifecycle (SDLC) and software quality assurance (SQA) processes and practices, such as agile, waterfall, and DevOps.
• Strong knowledge and experience in CI/CD tools and practices, such as Jenkins, Azure repo, Bitbucket, azure devops, Git, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Experience working on continuous improvement projects is good to have.
• Experience working in distributed delivery model with teams spread across different regions will be highly advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong attention to detail and quality orientation.
• Demonstrate ability to solve technical problems and implement innovative solutions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to learn new test tools, technologies, and trends quickly and effectively.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritize them.
• Exceptional analytical skills and troubleshooting skills in order to resolve technical glitches during implementation.