Performance Testing

Cognizant; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is looking for a Performance Testing professional in Bengaluru, India, with over 6 years of experience in monitoring web applications and performance testing using Jmeter. Candidates should have strong communication skills, familiarity with Agile methodologies, and experience with cloud services such as Azure.

The role will involve developing and enhancing performance testing scripts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and adopting client-side performance testing tools. Candidates with experience in large-scale distributed systems and automation are preferred.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Performance Testing/Monitoring of Web Applications.
• Proficiency in various scripting techniques for performance testing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom codes and enhance performance testing scripts using Jmeter.
• Work with Agile methodologies in cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Test Data Management teams for data strategy.

Skills

Performance Testing

Jmeter

Agile methodologies

Linux fundamentals

Cloud services (Azure)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

MySQL

Java

Python

Log management tools (Splunk)

APM tools (Prometheus, Datadog)

Tools

Jmeter

Mountebank

Job description

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.