Load & Performance Lead Engineer (Closed)
SkillStorm is seeking a Load & Performance Lead Engineer for our client in Toronto, ON. Candidates must be able to work on SkillStorm's W2; not a C2C position. EOE, including disability/vets.
Job Description:
- About 3-5 years of previous hands on experience as developer and/or performance architect
- An understanding of web protocols including HTTP, HTTP, Citrix etc.
- Any experience in any load management applications like LoanIQ (Finastra). If someone has development experience, that will be better.
- Must be well versed in using VUGen 9.5 or greater for advanced test script development beyond the built-in record and playback capabilities.
- Experience in Programming languages such as C, Java, SQL query development, Scripting, etc.
- Ability to use different monitoring/profiling tools (Dynatrace, CA Wily Introscope, AWR reports etc.) to monitor, gather, and report application performance on Windows or Linux machines
- Knowledge of Splunk to be able to do better load test analysis.
- Has an understanding of the distributed load test environments, and the application architecture
- Knowledge of performance bottlenecks and end-to-end performance web performance measures
- Strong analytical skills with a natural ability to research and resolve complex systems, applications and user issues
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to troubleshoot issues in the load and performance test environment
- Individual will provide performance testing capabilities for complex applications. He/she will work with stakeholders on a daily basis to design test cases, create performance test scripts and execute performance scenarios.
- Works under the direction and with a Performance Lead
- Writes technical performance test plans
- Develops data driven load test scripts using Citrix Protocol
- Uses Load Runner (or JMeter) to design and execute load and performance tests
- Lead the data creation activities for the required load tests
- Designs and executes different types of load tests (load, failover, aging etc)
- Works closely with application development, architecture, infrastructure and production support groups for defect triage and production planning.
- Reports findings according to a defined process, such as sending an email.
- Participate in project/team meetings and actively contribute.
- Dynatrace, SQL, Java
- 3-5 years
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