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Application Architect V

Application Architect V (Closed)

SkillStorm is seeking a Performance Tester for our client in Plano, Texas. Candidates must be able to work on SkillStorm's W2; not a C2C position. EOE, including disability/vets.

Job Description / Role Requirements:

This role/job will be actively involved in Performance Testing activities for the CSW space (specifically the GWIM portfolio). As a performance tester, this role/job entails performing a variety of performance capabilities ranging all the way from NFR collection, down to performance test scripting, test execution, monitoring, analysis, engineering, and results reporting.

Role Requirements:

Skilled in performance testing tools, methodologies, and deliverables (experience leading work efforts in all aspects of performance testing including requirements, planning, complex scripting, test harness design, test execution, results analysis)
Exhibits triage ownership / leadership ability (ability to own issue resolution, direct triage, drive participation and discussion, execute crisp and effective communications, strong organizational skills)
Solid understanding of software development and architecture concepts (.NET, Java/JEE, code review, code analysis, architectural/enterprise integration patterns, 3-tier architecture)

Soft Skills:
- Total package (technical and leadership skills) – i.e. "Performance Ninja"
- Quick on their feet (from identifying issues, to laying out next steps, driving resolution, communicating outcomes)
- Crisp communication in all facets (day-to-day hand-offs, partner interaction, executive communication, status reporting)
- Driven & Self-Reliant

Required Skills:

Tools/Technologies:
- Critical
- .NET & Java/JEE
- AppDynamics, (or similar profiling/diagnostics tool)
- Splunk
- WAS (WebSphere Application Server)
- HP Performance Center / LoadRunner

Technical Skills:
Familiar with Agile project framework (JIRA, etc)
Performance Test Engineering / Troubleshooting - including but not limited to:
Encapsulates Planning, Modeling, Scripting, Testing, Monitoring, Results Analysis, Results Documentation and Communication
Critical scripting protocols: HTTP/S, Web Services, TruClient
Performance Results Analysis
1. Evaluating and diagnosing system health and welfare (and issues) via use of Monitoring, APM, Diagnostics, and other performance and monitoring tools
2. Analysis capabilities across the technology stack (web server, application server / JVM, application, container, VM, host, network, cache grid, database)
Bottleneck analysis
Use of enterprise health & welfare monitoring and APM profiling/diagnostics tools
Root cause analysis/diagnosis
Script review / triage