Performance Test Engineer

Job Description

Technical & Professional Requirements: Performance Test Planning: Ability to gather knowledge of application architecture, infrastructure, and tech solutions to create effective performance test plans. Hands-on with Performance Tools: Strong experience with performance testing tools like JMeter and APM tools. Performance Scripting & Execution: Hands-on experience with performance scripting, test execution, analysis, and the ability to design complex test scenarios. Web, API & UI Testing: Experience in performance testing for web, API, and front-end UI, with a focus on improving page load times. Performance Concepts: In-depth knowledge of load testing, soak testing, scalability, and stress testing. Understanding Performance Factors: Familiarity with factors influencing software performance, including database, network, CPU, and memory utilization. Performance Metrics: Ability to understand server-side and client-side performance metrics for both Windows and Linux platforms. Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Log File Analysis: Ability to analyze technical specifications and log files to identify issues. API Performance Testing: Experience with Postman and SoapUI for API performance testing. Retail Domain Expertise: Experience working in the retail domain and performance testing of Salesforce Commerce Cloud applications. Front-End Performance Testing: Experience in UI performance testing for both web and mobile devices. Duties to Be Performed: Test Script Development: Handle test script development, execution, and report preparation. Test Approach & Strategy: Develop and prepare performance test approaches and strategies based on NFR and scope. Collaborate with BA & Ops Teams: Work with Business Analysts (BA) and Ops teams to define Non-Functional Requirements (NFR). Early Performance Testing Integration: Drive early integration of performance testing into the SDLC. Script Design & Execution: Design, develop, and execute performance test scripts. Client Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with client stakeholders to drive sprint and release ceremonies. Team Rapport: Build a strong rapport with both the project team and client stakeholders. Component-Level Test Process: Work with in-sprint or development teams to implement component-level testing. Workload Model: Define and finalize workload models for website journeys. Identify Environment Requirements: Identify requirements for Non-Functional Testing (NFT) environments. NFT Approach: Define and socialize the NFT approach with PM, PO, BA, Engineering, SEO, Delivery, and Ops teams.