Performance testing

PwC; Kolkata District, Hyderabad, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC seeks a Senior GIS Performance Tester in Kolkata with 5–6 years of experience to define and execute performance tests for GIS workloads across ArcGIS platforms. You will model GIS usage patterns, design load scenarios, and analyze results to drive improvements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with GIS developers, architects, and analysts, focusing on performance bottlenecks and scalable infrastructure recommendations. BE/BTech or equivalent required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of GIS software testing experience.
• Proficient with Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, Desktop, Server, ArcGIS Pro, Online.
• Strong understanding of ArcGIS Enterprise architecture and data stores.

Responsibilities

• Define GIS performance testing strategy for web, desktop, and service workloads (ArcGIS Server, Utility Network, Feature Services).
• Identify performance-critical GIS workflows (pan/zoom, tracing, edits, large spatial queries).
• Create realistic GIS workload models based on editor, viewer, integration, and batch processing patterns.
• Design test scenarios for map rendering, feature service queries, and utility network checks.
• Execute load, endurance, and stress tests to evaluate 2D/3D map rendering and data querying under high traffic.
• Monitor KPIs (CPU, memory, response times, throughput) to identify bottlenecks.
• Prepare detailed performance analysis reports with actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with Functional Analysts to map business flows to performance tests.
• Suggest infrastructure, database tuning, or code optimizations to resolve issues.
• Perform RCA on performance issues and recommend improvements.

Skills

GIS testing

Performance testing

ArcGIS knowledge

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BE/BTech or equivalent

Tools

PerfQAAnalyzer

ArcGIS Monitor

NeoLoad

JMeter

LoadRunner

SQL optimization tools

egdb

Job description

Role: GIS Performance Tester

Experience: 5-6 years

Staff Level: Senior Associate

Education: BE/BTECH or equivalent

Key responsibilities:

• Define GIS performance testing strategy covering web, desktop, and servicelevel workloads (ArcGIS Server, Utility Network, Feature Services).
• Identify performancecritical GIS workflows (pan/zoom, tracing, edits, large spatial queries, batch jobs).
• Create realistic GIS workload models based on editor, viewer, integration, and batch processing usage patterns.
• Design test scenarios for:
• Map rendering and symbology scaling
• Feature service queries (attribute + spatial)
• Utility Network traces and validations
• Web GIS Load Test scenarios
• Concurrent editing and versioned data access
• Load and Stress Simulation: Execute load, endurance, and stress tests to determine how GIS (like ArcGIS Server) perform under high user traffic, specifically testing 2D/3D map rendering and data querying.
• Bottleneck Analysis: Monitor system KPIssuch as CPU utilization, memory, response times, and throughput—to identify bottlenecks related to spatial analysis or database queries.
• Result Reporting: Create detailed performance analysis reports that highlight the system's performance, identifying areas for improvement or potential downtime.
• Collaborate with Functional Analysts to map business flows into performance test cases.
• Prior experience in GIS Testing assignments will be an advantage.
• Collaboration & Optimization: Work with GIS developers and architects to suggest infrastructure changes, database tuning, or code optimizations to resolve issues.
• Perform RCA on performance issues and recommend improvement opportunities.

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ working experience with Esri ArcGIS Software (Enterprise, Desktop, Server, ArcGIS Pro, Online)
• Understanding of ArcGIS Enterprise Architecture- ArcGIS Server, Portal, data Store etc.
• Understanding of ArcGIS Pro concepts: Maps, Projects, Layout templates, Editing Templates, Tasks etc.
• Understanding of Esri geoprocessing tools: model Builder
• Understanding of Geodatabases: Versioning and Spatial data Types
• Understanding of Esri performance and Testing tools: PerfQAAnalyzer, ArcGIS Monitor, egdb etc.
• Experience with tools such as NeoLoad, JMeter, or LoadRunner
• SQL Optimization tools
• Working on ArcGIS on Cloud platform would be an advantage
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to ever-changing situations
• Exemplary problem solver skills and excellent written and verbal communication

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the Utilities domain will be an added advantage, along with domain knowledge specific to Electric or Gas
• Knowledge of Esri Utility Network- Core Principles: SubNetwork, Associations, Containment, Tracing etc.
• Proven knowledge of database design and PL/SQL query, stored procedure and trigger development
• Experience with the Agile methodology and Jira software
• Advanced Excel capabilities

Preferred candidate profile