Performance Testing Lead

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at

Job Description

• Lead performance testing efforts across multiple projects and teams.
• Design, develop, and execute performance test strategies, plans, and scripts.
• Analyze performance test results and identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, and architecture teams to ensure performance goals are met.
• Drive resiliency and chaos engineering practices to validate system robustness.
• Manage and mentor a team of performance testers, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to report findings, risks, and recommendations.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in performance testing.
• Strong expertise in performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, Neoload).
• Solid understanding of AWS cloud infrastructure and performance testing in cloud environments.
• Experience with chaos engineering and resiliency testing methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven team leadership and coordination capabilities.

Good to Have:

• Exposure to AI/ML concepts and their impact on performance testing.
• Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus, Dynatrace, New Relic).
• Experience with CI/CD integration for performance testing.
• Knowledge of containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.

Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces 2024 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site and Glassdoor to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is a critical part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, color, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

Benefits

Experian care for employee's work life balance, health, safety and wellbeing. In support of this endeavor, we offer best-in-class family well-being benefits, enhanced medical benefits and paid time off.

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