Performance Lead Engineer

Job#: 3022685

Job Description:

Job Title: Performance Lead Engineer

Contract Duration: 9 Months

Location: Plano, TX

Individual will provide performance testing capabilities for complex applications. He/she will work with stakeholders on a daily basis to design test cases, create performance test scripts and execute performance scenarios.

Works under the direction and with a Performance Lead

Writes technical performance test plans

Requires specialized Python programming skills

Develops data driven load test scripts using Citrix Protocol

Uses Load Runner (or JMeter) to design and execute load and performance tests

Lead the data creation activities for the required load tests

Designs and executes different types of load tests (load, failover, aging etc)

Works closely with application development, architecture, infrastructure and production support groups for defect triage and production planning.

Reports findings according to a defined process, such as sending an email.

Participate in project/team meetings and actively contribute.

About 5-10 years of previous hands on experience as developer and/or performance architect

An understanding of web protocols including HTTP, HTTP, Citrix etc.

Any experience in any load management applications like LoanIQ (Finastra). If someone has development experience, that will be better.

Must be well versed in using VUGen 9.5 or greater for advanced test script development beyond the built-in record and playback capabilities.

Experience in Programming languages such as C, Java, SQL query development, Scripting, etc. Also requires specialized Python programming skills

Ability to use different monitoring/profiling tools (Dynatrace, CA Wily Introscope, AWR reports etc.) to monitor, gather, and report application performance on Windows or Linux machine

Knowledge of Splunk to be able to do better load test analysis

Has an understanding of the distributed load test environments, and the application architecture

Knowledge of performance bottlenecks and end-to-end performance web performance measures

Strong analytical skills with a natural ability to research and resolve complex systems, applications and user issues

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to troubleshoot issues in the load and performance test environment LoadRunner; Ability to use different monitoring/profiling tools (Dynatrace, CA Wily Introscope, AppDynamics, AWR reports etc.) to monitor, gather, and report application performance on Windows or Linux machines ;

Has an understanding of the distributed load test environments, and the application architecture

An understanding of web protocols including HTTP, Citrix etc

Programming language

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