10 years' experience with LoadRunner/Mercury Interactive suite (version 11.5+).
Hands-on experience with LoadRunner Cloud and JMeter.
Working knowledge of LR protocols (WebServices, WebHTTPHTML) and load testing of microservices; familiarity with AppDynamics and Splunk.
SQL ad-hoc querying; programming/scripting in C (required) with Java, Shell scripting, or Python as a plus.
Requirements:
Lead performance testing efforts; design, execute, and analyze LoadRunner Cloud and JMeter workloads.
Communicate results to the Functional Test Manager and project team; document test results and status updates.
Mentor junior testing analysts and provide work direction to the testing team(s).
Participate in Agile/Scrum processes and adapt to overlapping onshore hours; collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Job description
Performance Test Engineer - LoadRunner Cloud Charlotte / Remote Contract
U.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor currently
Skills Required
10 years' experience with Client/Mercury Interactive suite of automated testing tools required (version 11.5 (and above) of Load Runner/Performance Center).
Hands-on experience with Load Runner Cloud and Jmeter.
Working knowledge of various LR protocols - required. (WebServices & WebHTTPHTML protocols is a must).
4 + years of hands-on experience working with server monitoring tools (AppDynamics and Splunk)
Experience load testing Microservices
Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products.
Experience using Sharepoint, working knowledge of MS Excel.
Knowledge of Power BI will be a good add-on.
Working knowledge of SQL – can create ad-hoc queries to verify test results or troubleshoot issues.
Programming experience, preferably C/C++, Java, and shell scripting a plus.
Knowledge of C is required for scripting purposes. Java/ Shell Scripting/ Python is plus.
Good analysis skills are required.
Working knowledge of software/hardware quality assurance methodologies.
Knowledge of software development methodologies (Agile and Scrum)
Agile process hands-on experience is required.
Knowledge of Batch Jobs processing. Performance Testing of applications without the use of The Loadrunner tool.
Excellent communication skills required - able to communicate well with Functional Test Manager, project team, other Testing Eng. Svcs team members.
Skilled at leading meetings, documenting test results, status updates, etc.
Flexibility when needed for overlap onshore hours
Good understanding and skill with performance engineering.
Additional
Good to have but optional hands-on experience with postman / jmeter and jprofiler.
Serves as a mentor to lower-level testing analysts and may provide work direction to others in the testing team(s).
Ability to work independently to define, manage, and complete activities
Ability to track and develop metrics for quality assurance
To the extent that it is reasonable, go the extra mile to make sure that each individual's needs are met.
Tailors the information to appeal to the level and interest of others
Outlines potential cost/savings outcomes of technology use
Understands how the IT group operates and how his/her role meets customer needs and creates value
Identifies opportunities or problems and acts quickly and decisively to respond to the situation
Takes initiative to work on challenging or "stretch" work assignments
Bachelor of Science degree or Equivalent or 4+ years of experience
