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AspectFull Time Performance EngineerPerformance Tester
CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, certifications like ISTQB, performance testing toolsSimilar certifications, often with specialized testing tool knowledge
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with development teams, involved in system optimizationPrimarily conducts testing, often in dedicated testing phases
Employer & IndustryTech companies, software firms, e-commerce, financeSoftware companies, QA firms, consulting agencies

Full Time Performance Engineers focus on optimizing system performance throughout the development lifecycle, working closely with developers. Performance Testers mainly execute testing scripts to identify bottlenecks. While both roles require similar skills and certifications, Performance Engineers have a broader scope involving system tuning, whereas Performance Testers concentrate on testing execution.

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Performance Engineer/Architect

Sarian, Inc.

Charlotte, NC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Role: Performance Engineer/Architect
Location: Charlotte, NC & Plano, TX
Onsite position
Fulltime position
JD
Skill: Performance Engineer/Architect
Objective of Role:
  • This job is responsible for providing architectural direction and solutions that support Lifecycle Automation for enterprise applications that improve the customer needs.
  • Primary Skill: Load Runner.
  • Secondary: Dynatrace, Splunk, Communication, Analytical & problem solving.
  • Experience: Minimum 6 years.
  • Individuals will provide performance testing capabilities for complex applications. He/she will work with stakeholders daily 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.
  • Develop data driven load test scripts using Citrix Protocol.
  • Uses Load Runner (or Meter) to design and execute load and performance tests.
  • Lead the data creation activities for the required load tests.
  • Designs and executions 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.

Required Qualifications:
  • 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.

Thanks, and have a nice day
Manikanth
Sarian Solutions, Inc. |Ph: 732-790-2266 x 201 |Fax: 732-696-4242|manikanth.d@sariansolutions.com
www.sariansolutions.com | Certified Minority Business Enterprise (WMBE)
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