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Performance Tester / Engineer (Closed)

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

Job Description:

  • This role/job will be actively involved in Performance Testing activities for the Enterprise. As a performance tester / engineer, this role entails performing a variety of performance capabilities ranging all the way from NFR collection, down to performance test scripting, test execution, monitoring, analysis, engineering, triage, and results reporting.

Required Skills:

  • 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)

Tools / Technologies:  

  • Critical  .NET & Java/JEE  Dynatrace Managed / AppDynamics (or similar profiling/diagnostics tool)  Splunk  WAS (WebSphere Application Server), JBoss, Apache Tomcat  Micro Focus 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 Evaluating and diagnosing system health and welfare (and issues) via use of Monitoring, APM, Diagnostics, and other performance and monitoring tools 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

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

Desired Skills:

  • CA Virtualize / iTKO LISA  Container Technology – Docker/Kubernetes  Enterprise Integration Patterns  SOA (Service Oriented Architecture)  Linux (RHEL)  IBM MQ  Oracle  OEM/AWR  SQL Developer or TOAD  Cassandra  DevCenter  OpsCenter  Jboss, Apache Tomcat  WireShark or comparable network packet analysis tool  IBM Support Assistant Workbench tools  IBM PMAT (Pattern Modeling and Analysis Tool)  IBM TMDA (Thread and Monitor Dump Analyzer)  IBM Memory Analyzer  Troubleshooting / Triage / Extended Analysis:  Javacore / thread dump analysis  Heap dump analysis  GC [Garbage Collection] analysis & JVM tuning/optimization  Code review & optimization  Resiliency Analysis  Call Pattern Analysis

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