QA Performance Test Lead

QA Performance Tester
Las Vegas, NV.

Our customer is looking for a Performance Test Lead to join our QA team in Las Vegas and assist us in forming a performance test practice.

Summary Essential Job Functions

• Perform load tests to validate system performance and stability.
• Analyze tests results and work with Developers and Engineers to perform bug fixes.
• Provide technical assistance to improve system performance, capacity, reliability, and scalability.
• Perform root cause analysis of performance issues and suggest corrective actions.
• Oversee system performance lifecycle and identify key metrics for performance improvements.
• Evaluate system performances and recommend improvements.
• Generate periodic performance reports for management review.

Position Requirements

• Work with the Credit One Bank Infrastructure and Dev teams to establish and standardize a performance testing practice.
• Provide end to end performance test solutions for various projects within a program.
• Possess the ability to write performance tests with various enterprise grade load testing tools such as Neoload, Jmeter, LoadRunner Professional & Cloud, BlazeMeter, monitoring with Dynatrace.
• Draft performance test artifacts, including test plans and test summaries.
• Assess and ensure team members design, create, and maintain performance test scripts.
• Possess the ability to assess the quality of performance test scripts and tests.
• Develop workload models based on actual metrics.
• Work with team members to define/enhance processes and strategies associated with performance testing.
• Applies appropriate performance testing technologies to meet the goals of the testing organization with a focus on improving overall testing efficiency
• Troubleshoot performance issues in collaboration with architecture and development teams. Performs root cause analysis and drives issues to appropriate resolutions.
• Improve the reliability and repeatability of performance testing.
• Works with Architecture teams, Agile teams and QA test leads to establish performance testing scope and effort.
• Actively participates in and supports the software development life cycle and project management process.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail always; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Initiative - Seeks increased responsibilities and takes ownership of tasks at hand; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts the success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Planning and Organizing - Coordinates time and prioritizes tasks to ensure work is completed effectively.
• Decision Making - Compares data from different sources to draw conclusions and develop appropriate testing strategies.
• Communication - Clearly conveys information and ideas both verbally and written.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field is desirable.
• 6-8 years of performance testing experience in mid to large IT environments
• Working knowledge and in-depth understanding of complex technology environments within house application development, QA and infrastructure teams.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced