Senior Performance Test Engineer

Description

• Develop comprehensive test plans, cases, and strategies to evaluate application performance under diverse load scenarios, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Execute performance tests utilizing advanced tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, and Gatling to simulate real-world user traffic and system loads.
• Analyze test results meticulously to identify performance bottlenecks and generate in-depth reports for stakeholder communication.
• Troubleshoot performance issues, identify root causes, and collaborate with development teams to implement effective solutions.
• Recommend and implement optimization strategies to enhance application performance and scalability, focusing on cloud platforms like AWS and GCP.
• Leverage expertise in database performance tuning for OLAP and OLTP systems, including Big Query, Snowflake AWS, and RDS SQL flavors, with a consideration for NoSQL databases like DynamoDB.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including developers and product managers, to ensure performance requirements are achieved and maintained.

• Strong understanding of performance testing principles, methodologies, and best practices
• Extensive experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, and Gatling
• Proficiency in scripting and automation, with experience in relevant scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and cloud-based performance testing
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, capable of working with cross-functional teams
• Experience with database performance tuning and optimization for OLAP (Big Query, Snowflake, AWS) and OLTP (RDS SQL flavors, general SQL databases, NoSQL like DynamoDB)
• Understanding of load balancing and distributed systems architectures, specifically AWS and GCP load balancers
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and their integration with performance testing processes

• Exposure to newer performance testing frameworks like k6 or Taurus
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Knowledge of security testing practices to complement performance testing
• Certification in AWS or GCP cloud architectures
• Experience in performance testing in DevOps environments
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects efficiently
• Participation in performance testing communities or forums

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, essential for identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks in complex cloud-based environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, crucial for effectively liaising with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure performance requirements are met.
• Ability to thrive in a virtual work environment, demonstrating self-motivation and the capacity to work independently while maintaining high productivity levels.
• Adept at handling multiple tasks simultaneously, with excellent organizational skills to prioritize and manage performance testing projects effectively.

• Join a powerful tech workforce and help us change the world through technology.
• Professional development opportunities with international customers.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Career paths and mentorship programs that will lead to new levels.