QE Automation - Las Vegas, NV

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QA - Performance Tester

Position Title: Lead Performance Test 

Position Summary

Looking for a Performance Test Lead to join our QA team in Las Vegas and assist us in forming a performance test practice.

Summary Essential Job Functions

· Perform load tests to validate system performance and stability.

· Analyze tests results and work with Developers and Engineers to perform bug fixes.

· Provide technical assistance to improve system performance, capacity, reliability, and scalability.

· Perform root cause analysis of performance issues and suggest corrective actions.

· Oversee system performance lifecycle and identify key metrics for performance improvements.

· Evaluate system performances and recommend improvements.

· Generate periodic performance reports for management review.

Position Requirements

· Work with the Infrastructure and Dev teams to establish and standardize a performance testing practice.

· Provide end to end performance test solutions for various projects within a program.

· Possess the ability to write performance tests with various enterprise grade load testing tools such as Neoload, Jmeter, LoadRunner Professional & Cloud, BlazeMeter, monitoring with Dynatrace.

· Draft performance test artifacts, including test plans and test summaries.

· Assess and ensure team members design, create, and maintain performance test scripts.

· Possess the ability to assess the quality of performance test scripts and tests.

· Develop workload models based on actual metrics.

· Work with team members to define/enhance processes and strategies associated with performance testing.

· Applies appropriate performance testing technologies to meet the goals of the testing organization with a focus on improving overall testing efficiency

· Troubleshoot performance issues in collaboration with architecture and development teams. Performs root cause analysis and drives issues to appropriate resolutions.

· Improve the reliability and repeatability of performance testing.

· Works with Architecture teams, Agile teams and QA test leads to establish performance testing scope and effort.

· Actively participates in and supports the software development life cycle and project management process.

· Quality - Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail always; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

· Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

· Initiative - Seeks increased responsibilities and takes ownership of tasks at hand; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities.

· Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts the success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

· Planning and Organizing - Coordinates time and prioritizes tasks to ensure work is completed effectively.

· Decision Making - Compares data from different sources to draw conclusions and develop appropriate testing strategies.

· Communication - Clearly conveys information and ideas both verbally and written.

Position Requirements

· Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field is desirable.

· 6-8 years of performance testing experience in mid to large IT environments

· Working knowledge and in-depth understanding of complex technology environments within house application development, QA and infrastructure teams.

· Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable candidates with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. However, the employee may choose to stand and move within cubicle area. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, talk and hear; reach with hands and arms. Must possess the ability to effectively hear and communicate. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 2 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Based on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), management has analyzed this position and determined it to be exempt.
Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 32,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 112,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post