Senior Performance Engineer

Texas  ‐ Onsite
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Sr. Performance Engineer

Location: Garland, TX
Type: Contract
Rate: BOE

GTN Technical Staffing has an urgent need for (5) strong Sr. Performance Engineers/Testers in Garland, TX. Qualified professionals be working in an environment containing LoadRunner, Performance Center, Quality Center, Firewalls, J2EE, Web Services, SOA, SOAP, SAPGUI, SAP Web and distributive environments. You must have a broad knowledge in performance testing methodology and tools, with an understanding of architecture and technology.

In this role, you will be working with the Corporate IT Testing Services team to define test objectives, lead performance testing engagements and provide actionable analysis to help resolve performance bottlenecks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provides performance testing services for enterprise applications and infrastructure, including: distributed Internet technologies and infrastructure components such as network components, and server and client/PC devices adhering to QA compliance and standards.
  • Designs, develops and executes performance test cases and scripts through analysis of product specifications and software requirements.
  • Oversees and actively participates in performance test execution and the development of performance testing artifacts, including: performance test requirements, defect tracking and reporting, performance test plans, cases, scripts, reports, etc. for assigned projects.
  • Provides expertise on performance testing capabilities using LoadRunner and mentors others in HP LoadRunner.
  • Designs and executes SOA services functional tests.
  • Participates in requirements/design reviews, project team meetings, and implementation planning on multiple concurrent projects.
  • Ensures all deadlines associated with testing are met as well as ensuring all defects within assigned areas are reported prior to production deployment with no new issues found post release.
  • Creates/supports daily metrics/status reporting to the Testing Manager.
  • Designs, develops, executes and analyzes test scripts for Load/Performance/Stress Testing.

REQUIRED:

  • Expert level of knowledge with HP LoadRunner Performance Center Suite & HP Quality Center.
  • Extensive familiarity with LoadRunner Scripting is required.
  • Extensive experience with a detailed approach to testing process definition and documentation.
  • Extensive experience working with Firewalls, J2EE, Web Services, SOA, SOAP, SAPGUI, SAP and distributive environments.
  • Applied experience and analysis in designing, creating, maintaining, and executing performance scripts and log defects in order to recommend better solutions.
  • Experience setting up the performance environment.
  • Complete understanding of software development life cycle management practices and methodologies with emphasis on software defect identification.
  • Excellent analytical skills with ability to troubleshoot problems and find root causes.
  • Ability to adapt to changing situations with ease and adjust schedules to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to think.outside of the box* with a creative approach to testing.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
  • Professional with ability to properly handle confidential information
  • Ability to work well independently and in a team environment (onsite and globally)
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Start date
ASAP!
Duration
Full Time
From
GoTechNow
Published at
01.11.2012
Project ID:
442204
Contract type
Freelance
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