SSUSA Job #590: QA Performance Engineer
Job Description
QA PERFORMANCE ENGINEER
MUST HAVES
5+ years of relevant work experience conducting Performance testing of mission critical applications
5+ years’ experience working with Performance Center / LoadRunner
Programming skills in at least two of the following for writing load generation and performance analysis tools: Java, Python, Perl,
Must have experience with Shell Scripting
Knowledge of FX trading
Overview of Role The performance engineer is responsible for ensuring new systems and application changes meet performance requirements and do not negatively impact the performance of existing systems and applications. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining performance testing and analysis scripts using a variety of home grown and off the shelf tools. The performance engineer will execute load and capacity tests, analyze results from all available sources (application logs, network capture, OS, etc.), and make deployment and scalability recommendations based on findings. |
Required Skills and Experience Knowledge of Performance Testing Processes and Strategies 5+ years’ experience working with Performance Center / LoadRunner Experience with software installation, applications under test and test tools Strong working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems |
Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to simultaneously manage tasks on multiple projects Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently without frequent supervision Ability to develop effective working relationships with teams outside of QA including development, system engineering, network engineering, product, operations, customer support Ability to obtain performance requirements and estimate work effort needed to complete assigned tasks Strong problem solving and analytical skills demonstrated by the ability to assimilate new information, understand complex topics and arrive at meaningful and accurate conclusions Ability to write SQL queries, SQL programming a plus Ability to identify and troubleshoot issues at all levels including operating system, component, database, network Obtain and analyze system utilization statistics Performance analysis and reporting, produce concise meaningful reports to provide senior management with the data needed to make mission critical planning and budgeting decisions Effective defect tracking and reporting BS in computer science or related study and/or relevant experience in performance testing and analysis in Linux and Windows environments Experience with Microsoft Office |
Preferred Skills and Experience |
5+ years of relevant work experience conducting Performance testing of mission critical applications Programming skills in at least two of the following for writing load generation and performance analysis tools: Java, Python, Perl, shell scripting Networking a strong plus, ability to interpret network captures, TCPDUMP output GC tuning knowledge Automation tools like QTP Create and maintain test inventory using ALM or similar tool Coding with Microsoft Office VBA |
SEND YOUR RESUME IN CONFIDENCE TO CLIFF@SSUSA.COM
Job Location
Livingston, NJ area
Position Type
Permanent
Salary Range
TBD