Hybrid Performance Test Engineer
SUMMARY:
The Performance Test Engineer is responsible for design, configuration, development, documentation and testing of technology solutions to meet business or technology requirements. Test performance engineer is involved in the full technology life cycle and is responsible for designing, coding, configuring, testing, implementing and supporting LoadRunner application and analytics services. Test performance engineer work closely with Analysts, Product Managers, and the business to understand the business requirements that drive the analysis and physical design of technical solutions in LoadRunner. Test performance engineer is responsible for creating reference architectures, best practices and procedures. Test performance engineer may be assigned both implementation and support functions.
HYBRID SCHEDULE:
This team typically goes into the office 2 + days a week.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Analysis of business technology requirements and translate into technical designs for new performance technology test strategy, following architectural standards and organizational policies
- Design, configuration, development, documentation, testing of performance test
- Develop performance test scripts using LoadRunner. Execute, debug, and report on test scripts.
- Create performance testing solutions to enhance/enable service capabilities and reduce time of application and infrastructure. Coding, troubleshooting, and scripting
- Develops, implements, and oversees performance-Architected Framework best practice policies and procedures. Managing testing schedules and coordination with Development teams
- Working various test leads to make sure consistent test metrics are captured and reported on the schedule
- Identify, provide recommendation to implement optimization across organization infrastructure and support to Release management team and communicate GoNo Go decision for Testing
EDUCATION:
- Bachelors’ degree in Information Technology, Information Technology Management or related field.
- Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
REQUIREMENTS:
- US Citizen or Green Card Holder.
- Experience with Performance testing, Systems analysis, programming, quality control, and test management
- Microsoft Project application knowledge
- Strong working experience in scripting using Python, Java, LRE scripting, vb script and version control
- 5+ years of LoadRunner VuGen test scripting, execution, diagnosing, and reporting.
- Excellent understanding of and experience in IT project management methodologies.
- Commanding knowledge of the technical and business issues in any of the following areas: Applications or Infrastructure Architecture, Systems Development, Project or Product Management and Operations/Production support.
- Proficiency using at least one Gartner-recognized test management application (e.g., ServiceNow, HP Quality Center, HP ALM, JIRA Xray)
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- CTFL & other testing certifications
- ISTQB certifications
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.