What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Performance Tester position at Fortuna BMC?
We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Performance Tester - Senior to lead performance engineering efforts, including test planning, scripting, execution, and results analysis. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with performance testing tools such as Microfocus Performance Center or JMeter and the ability to analyze and report on application performance in real-world usage scenarios.
WORKSITE: Onsite preferred with remote flexibility
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, standard business hours
COMPENSATION: Competitive hourly rate based on experience
CONTRACT LENGTH: 4.7.2025- 10.31.2025
WHAT WE OFFER:
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Paid sick leave based on state regulations after 90 days of employment
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Medical, dental, and vision are offered after a waiting period (60% paid by Fortuna)
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Free TeleMedicine and Mental Health for all employees and their families
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Additional volunteer options such as Group Life Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Critical Care, Short Term Disability
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
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Plan, design, and develop performance test strategies and test cases
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Set up test environments, develop test data, and manage performance-related defects
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Develop and customize performance test scripts using C language within Vugen
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Create performance test scenarios/scripts using tools such as Microfocus Performance Center or JMeter
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Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and replicate real-world usage patterns
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Validate and analyze test results; prepare reports using metrics like Transaction Response Time, Hits per Second, Throughput, Memory, and CPU utilization
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Provide performance test results and analysis to stakeholders
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Collaborate with project teams to gather NFRs, supervise script development, and strategize for test data
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Support performance delivery teams in meeting project deadlines and deliverables
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Translate business requirements into performance testing templates and plans
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
Required Qualifications:
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Proven experience developing performance test scripts using tools such as Microfocus Performance Center or JMeter
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Strong proficiency with C language for script optimization in Vugen
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Hands-on experience analyzing and validating test results and performance metrics
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Ability to plan and execute performance tests for complex applications
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Experience translating business and technical requirements into test strategies and plans
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
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Strong communication and reporting skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred Skills:
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Familiarity with enterprise-level performance engineering practices
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Understanding of load testing, stress testing, and scalability analysis
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Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams including developers, business analysts, and QA leads
US Citizen Required (Public Trust Eligibility)
Fortuna operates as a staffing agency that sources, screens, and presents potential candidates for employment opportunities on behalf of our clients.
Fortuna was founded in 2012 by practicing professionals with more than 50 combined years of experience. Our headquarters is in McClellan, California, with offices in Los Angeles and New York, and satellite offices in the Philippines and Israel. Fortuna is an active member of multiple California service agreements, including the CMAS, ITMSA (Tier 2), and CalPERS SpringFed Pool, as well as various municipalities and large corporation vendor pools.
Career Site: www.gofortuna.com
Salary : $55 - $57
