What are the responsibilities and job description for the Performance Engineer - Plano TX/Charlotte NC position at Ventures Unlimited?
Job Details
Job Title: Performance Engineer/Architect
Location: Charlotte, NC / Plano, TX
Type: Full Time Position
Job Description:
Experience: Minimum 6 years.
Objective of Role:
This job is responsible for providing architectural direction and solutions that support Lifecycle Automation for enterprise applications that improve the customer needs.
Primary Skill: Load Runner.
Secondary: Dynatrace, Splunk, Communication, Analytical & problem solving.
Responsibilities:
Individuals will provide performance testing capabilities for complex applications. He/she will work with stakeholders daily 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.
Requires specialized Python programming skills.
Develop data driven load test scripts using Citrix Protocol.
Uses Load Runner (or Meter) to design and execute load and performance tests.
Lead the data creation activities for the required load tests.
Designs and executions 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.
Required Qualifications:
About 5-10 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.
Also requires specialized Python programming skills.
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 machine.
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.
LoadRunner.
Ability to use different monitoring/profiling tools (Dynatrace, CA Wily Introscope, AppDynamics, AWR reports etc.) to monitor, gather, and report application performance on windows or Linux machines.
Has an understanding of the distributed load test environments, and the application architecture.
An understanding of web protocols including HTTP, Citrix etc.
Programming language.
