This role involves conducting performance testing in SAP environments using NeoLoad to ensure system scalability, stability, and efficiency. The engineer will design, develop, and execute performance testing scenarios, analyze results, and provide recommendations for system improvements. Key responsibilities include monitoring performance metrics, troubleshooting bottlenecks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize SAP systems like ECC, S/4HANA, or BW. This position suits an analytical and proactive engineer dedicated to ensuring optimal SAP system performance.
SAP Performance Testing Skills
Understanding of SAP Architecture:
o Knowledge of the various layers of SAP systems (presentation layer, application layer, database layer).
o Familiarity with different SAP modules (e.g., SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW, SAP FI, SAP Basis) and their performance considerations.
o SAP Transaction Codes: Familiarity with performance-related transaction codes
o SAP Fiori/SAP Web
o Net Weaver Business Client
Performance Testing Tools:
o Experience with performance testing tools, such as:
NeoLoad: Especially useful for testing Java-based and web applications.
Project Administration: JIRA
Basic Scripting Skills:
o Proficiency in creating and customizing scripts to simulate user scenarios.
o Understanding of user transactions, load scenarios, and parameterization.
o Scripting language knowledge
Performance Monitoring:
o Familiarity with performance monitoring tools such as:
Database Knowledge:
o Understanding of the SAP database architecture (e.g., Oracle, HANA, MSSQL).
Analysis and Reporting Skills:
o Ability to analyse performance metrics data, identifying bottlenecks and presenting findings in a clear manner.
o Proficiency in using reporting tools to visualize performance testing results.
Capacity Planning:
o Ability to perform capacity planning and forecasting based on load testing results.
o Understanding of resource utilization and scalability considerations.
Troubleshooting:
o Skills in identifying and resolving performance issues during testing.
o Familiarity with SAP error handling and problem resolution methodologies.
Agile Knowledge:
o Understanding of Agile methodologies and how they relate to performance testing.
Collaboration and Communication:
o Ability to work closely with SAP functional and technical teams to ensure performance goals align with business objectives.
o Strong communication skills for discussing findings and recommendations with stakeholders.