Sr. QA Performance Engineer

Foundation Software•Strongsville, OH

About The Position

As a QA Performance Engineer, you will be responsible for assessing and enhancing the performance, scalability, and reliability of our software applications. You will design and execute performance tests, analyze performance metrics, and work closely with development and operations teams to optimize system performance.

Requirements

Performance Testing Tools: Proficiency with performance testing tools such as JMeter, Azure Load Testing, Dynatrace, LoadRunner, Gatling, and similar.
Performance Metrics: Strong understanding of performance metrics (e.g., response time, throughput, latency) and how to interpret them.
Programming/Scripting: Experience with programming or scripting languages (e.g., Java, JavaScript, Python, C#) for test automation and performance scripting.
System Architecture: Knowledge of system architecture, including web servers, databases, and network infrastructure, and how they impact performance.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to diagnose performance issues and provide data-driven recommendations.
Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including development, operations, and QA teams.
Reporting: Proficiency in generating and presenting performance test reports to various stakeholders.
Agile Methodology: Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices, and experience integrating performance testing into Agile sprints.
8+ years of experience in performance testing and engineering, with a proven track record of identifying and resolving performance issues in complex systems.

Responsibilities

Performance Testing: Design, develop, and execute performance tests to evaluate system performance, scalability, and reliability under various conditions.
Test Planning: Collaborate with stakeholders to define performance testing requirements and objectives based on application and system specifications.
Performance Analysis: Analyze test results, identify performance bottlenecks, and provide actionable recommendations for improvements.
Optimization: Work with development and operations teams to optimize application performance, including tuning code, configurations, and infrastructure.
Tool Management: Utilize performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Azure Load Testing, Dynatrace, LoadRunner, Gatling) to create and execute performance tests. Evaluate and recommend tools and technologies to improve performance testing processes.
Reporting: Generate detailed performance reports and present findings to stakeholders. Provide insights into performance trends and areas for improvement.
Collaboration: Work closely with developers, QA teams, and system administrators to understand system architecture and integrate performance testing into the development and release cycles.
Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in performance testing and optimization. Contribute to the continuous improvement of performance testing strategies and processes.