Performance Test Engineer - LoadRunner Cloud
Charlotte / Remote Contract U.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor currently
Skills Required
- 10 years' experience with Client/Mercury Interactive suite ofautomated testing tools required (version 11.5 (and above) of Load Runner/Performance Center).
- Hands-on experience with Load Runner Cloud and Jmeter.
- Working knowledge of various LR protocols - required. (WebServices & WebHTTPHTML protocols is a must).
- 4 + years of hands-on experience working with server monitoring tools (AppDynamics and Splunk)
- Experience load testing Microservices
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products.
- Experience using Sharepoint, working knowledge of MS Excel.
- Knowledge of Power BI will be a good add-on.
- Working knowledge of SQL – can create ad-hoc queries to verify test results or troubleshoot issues.
- Programming experience, preferably C/C++, Java, and shell scripting a plus.
- Knowledge of C is required for scripting purposes. Java/ Shell Scripting/ Python is plus.
- Good analysis skills are required.
- Working knowledge of software/hardware quality assurance methodologies.
- Knowledge of software development methodologies (Agile and Scrum)
- Agile process hands-on experience is required.
- Knowledge of Batch Jobs processing. Performance Testing of applications without the use of The Loadrunner tool.
- Excellent communication skills required - able to communicate well with Functional Test Manager, project team, other Testing Eng. Svcs team members.
- Skilled at leading meetings, documenting test results, status updates, etc.
- Flexibility when needed for overlap onshore hours
- Good understanding and skill with performance engineering.
Additional
- Good to have but optional hands-on experience with postman / jmeter and jprofiler.
- Serves as a mentor to lower-level testing analysts and may provide work direction to others in the testing team(s).
- Ability to work independently to define, manage, and complete activities
- Ability to track and develop metrics for quality assurance
- To the extent that it is reasonable, go the extra mile to make sure that each individual's needs are met.
- Tailors the information to appeal to the level and interest of others
- Outlines potential cost/savings outcomes of technology use
- Understands how the IT group operates and how his/her role meets customer needs and creates value
- Identifies opportunities or problems and acts quickly and decisively to respond to the situation
- Takes initiative to work on challenging or "stretch" work assignments
- Bachelor of Science degree or Equivalent or 4+ years of experience