What are the responsibilities and job description for the Performance Test Engineer position at The Mice Groups, Inc.?
We are currently looking for an experienced Load Test Engineer-Midweight.
Title: Load Test Engineer-Midweight
Location: San Francisco, CA
Contract position
Position Overview
The Midweight Load Test Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, and analyzing load tests to evaluate the performance and scalability of software applications. This role works closely with teams to design test scenarios, identify bottlenecks, and ensure systems handle varying traffic levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Gather environment requirements and determine testing tools.
- Define performance criteria and test parameters.
- Model complex testing scenarios and design test flows.
- Develop load tests for various components and user journeys.
- Utilize monitoring tools to diagnose system bottlenecks.
- Analyze application capacities for high-volume periods.
- Document and communicate test results to stakeholders.
- Write complex test scripts using tools like JMeter and LoadRunner.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams for scalable solutions.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
- 3 years in scripting HTTP tests for various applications.
- 1 year of JMeter scripting experience; familiarity with BlazeMeter preferred.
- Experience working with Agile development teams.
- Proficient in development tools like Jira and Confluence.
- Excellent communication skills.
Pay for this position is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. As a contractor, you may also be eligible for health benefits such as health, dental, and vision as well as access to a 401K plan.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at The Mice Groups Inc. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Salary : $35 - $38
