Performance Testing Expert – Senior QA Engineer

POSITION:

Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer – Experienced in Performance Testing

EXPERIENCE:

4 + years in Software Testing and Quality Assurance Roles

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jobs [at] kualitatem.com

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Able to interact on projects with clients through out the testing lifecycle, starting from requirement gathering and scoping up till delivery.
Understand business requirements, prepare test estimates and test plans, conduct test execution and prepare results
Analyzing system features and functionality and determine the best approach and techniques to test (black box, white box, stress/load, data integrity, security, automation)
Conduct software testing effectively and efficiently across desktop, web , mobile and emerging technologies
Develop and exhibit advanced level knowledge of QA lifecycle, learn and share knowledge with the team, and add value to the deliverables
Keenly take up and pursue research and development activities to build his expertise
Develop a team proficient in Performance Testing
Develop a content and knowledge base around his expertise as requested
Deliver presentations and take up client calls with pre-sales team
Identify and take up self-learning opportunities
Be readily available to travel for onsite assignments

MUST HAVE SKILL SET:

SPECIALIZATION

Working experience of at least 2 enterprise level performance testing assignments
Strong coursework in Data Structures, Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming, Programming Languages, Security, Compiler Design, Networking, and/or User Interface Design and Development.
Software programming knowledge and/or experience with one or more of the following: Java, Java Script, C, C++, C#, SQL/PLSQL
Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions
Working knowledge of databases such as, Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL
Test engineering knowledge and/or experience with one or more of the following testing tools or technologies: LoadRunner, Jmeter, Webload, LoadUI/LoadComplete
Analyze performance data and collaborate with development team and operations team to identify potential application bottlenecks and areas for enhancement and assist in critical system tuning for peak performance.
Capture and document application transactions, application components, reliability, performance and stability.
Measure product scalability both against current conditions and against future projections and potential adverse conditions.
Proactively work with development and operations teams in resolving performance issues to improve customer experience.
Analyze and develop test suites for simulating production traffic and client load in performance test environments.
Assemble & analyze test results and generate test summary reports for management & project team review
Agile development environment knowledge and/or experience

TECHNICAL

Sound knowledge of software engineering skills and practices
Understanding and experience of software testing life cycle
Experience of various testing strategies and techniques
Experience to test management, test tools and test environments
Understanding of programming concepts
Exposure to Automation testing techniques and tools is a plus

GENERAL

Must have a college education with an under graduate or post graduate degree.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present and interact with different stakeholders in global settings
Elaborate analytical and problem solving skills
Self-motivated, having a passion for learning
Be able to provide quality advice to Development team
Be able to train other resources.