Lead Product Test Consultant

Cognizant; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant in Bangalore is seeking a senior professional for performance testing and monitoring of complex web applications. You will design and execute performance tests, tailor scripts with JMeter, and integrate with CI/CD pipelines while utilizing Azure IaaS, Docker/Kubernetes, and modern observability tools like Splunk and Prometheus.

Deep Linux knowledge, experience with large distributed systems, and strong communication are essential to influence teams, document findings, and drive

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Performance Testing/Monitoring of Web Applications.
• Proficiency in scripting techniques and customizing performance testing scripts.
• Knowledge of network concepts and cutting edge technologies.
• Strong Linux fundamentals and ability to diagnose system utilization.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Excellent documentation and communication, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for performance testing.
• Experience in performance test framework development and automation.
• Experience with large scale distributed systems & large data volumes.
• Experience with Azure cloud IaaS and container services (Docker, Kubernetes).
• MySQL, Java, Python and JMeter for performance testing.
• Splunk for log management and Prometheus, Dynatrace, Datadog as APM tools.
• Analytical, problem-solving skills to diagnose issues and propose solutions.
• Potential to take on Chaos Engineering, Observability, and data strategy tasks.
• Expertise with UX Engine for user experience testing where applicable.
• Knowledge of Mountebank for virtual services in performance testing.

Skills

Performance testing

Scripting

JMeter

Linux

Agile

CI/CD

Observability

Docker

Kubernetes

MySQL

Java

Python

Splunk

APM tools

Mountebank

UX Engine

Chaos Engineering

Tools

JMeter

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

Mountebank

UX Engine

Splunk

Prometheus

Datadog

Job description

Location : Bangalore

Notice period: Immediate to 90 days

Job Description:

• 6+ years of Performance Testing/Monitoring of Web Applications
• Proficiency in various scripting techniques, develop custom codes for enhancing and customizing performance testing scripts and scenarios using Jmeter where applicable
• Possess good knowledge in network and cutting edge technologies
• Demonstrate excellent Linux fundamentals and solid understanding of diagnosing system utilization
• Experience working with Agile methodologies
• Possess excellent documentation and communication skills, with the ability to influence others
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline for performance testing
• Experience with Performance test framework development and automation
• Experience working with large scale distributed systems & large data volumes
• Experience with some of the following technologies and services:
• Cloud based Infrastructure as a Service (especially Azure)
• Container based service schedulers (e.g., Docker, ECS, Kubernetes, etc.)
• MySQL, Java, Python
• Perf testing tools (Jmeter)
• Log management tools (Splunk)
• APM tools (Prometheus, Dynatrace, Datadog, )
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose performance issues and propose effective solutions.
• Ability to take up additional responsibilities and mandates like Chaos Engineering, Observability, etc., towards the transitioning to a SRE role.
• Able to define data strategy and collaborate with the Test Data Management team to generate on-demand data.
• Expertise in adopting In house client side performance testing tools like UX Engine to measure End user experience, wherever applicable.
• Experience in developing Virtual Services using Mountebank for all Performance testing requirements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and technology/business stakeholders.