Senior Performance Test Engineer ( 6 Month Contract)

Bayshore HealthCare; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Senior Performance Test Engineer to enhance their performance testing capabilities. This role involves designing and executing tests, utilizing advanced tools like JMeter and LoadRunner, and integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in performance testing, API validation, and cloud platforms. Join this innovative firm and contribute to optimizing healthcare applications, ensuring their reliability and performance. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Performance Testing and Automation.
• Expertise in performance testing tools like JMeter and LoadRunner.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based performance testing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements to identify performance risks.
• Design and execute load and stress performance tests.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize system performance.

Skills

Performance Testing

Automation

API Performance Testing

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

JMeter

LoadRunner

NeoLoad

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

AWS

Azure

Dynatrace

New Relic

AppDynamics

Job description

Senior Performance Test Engineer (6 Month Contract)

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Company Overview

Bayshore HealthCare is one of Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. It has been recognized as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program annually since 2006 and is listed among Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performance Testing & Analysis:
   • Analyze business requirements and system architecture to identify performance risks.
   • Design, develop, and execute load, stress, endurance, scalability, and spike performance tests.
   • Utilize tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or Neoload for automation.
   • Develop and execute API performance tests for backend validation.
2. Automation & CI/CD Integration:
   • Implement automated performance test scripts and integrate into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins).
   • Utilize cloud platforms like AWS and Azure for performance testing.
   • Develop data-driven testing techniques using various input sources.
   • Work with APM tools like Dynatrace, New Relic, or AppDynamics.
3. Defect Management & Reporting:
   • Track and analyze performance issues, collaborating with developers for resolution.
   • Maintain test documentation including plans, scripts, logs, and reports.
   • Provide trend analysis and recommendations based on test results.
4. Collaboration & Best Practices:
   • Work with development and DevOps teams to optimize system performance.
   • Establish and follow best practices for performance testing and automation.
   • Assist in developing guidelines for test automation and cloud-based validation.
5. Reporting Relationships: The Senior Performance Test Engineer reports to the Manager, Software Quality Assurance.

Work Location

Bayshore Healthcare, National Office, Mississauga, ON. Hybrid work model with at least 2 days onsite weekly.

Contract Duration

This role is a 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Performance Testing & Automation.
• Expertise in JMeter, LoadRunner, NeoLoad, or similar tools.
• Hands-on experience in API performance testing and automation.
• Experience with cloud-based performance testing (AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Java, PowerShell, or Shell scripting.
• Experience with healthcare applications like Microsoft Dynamics NAV or CRM.
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance standards (HIPAA, PHI).

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in high-pressure environments.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on knowledge sharing.

Standards of Performance

The engineer must demonstrate ongoing competency, meet performance benchmarks, and contribute to system reliability.

Additional Information

• Location: Mississauga, ON.
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level.
• Employment type: Contract.
• Job function: Information Technology.
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare.