Performance Test Senior Analyst / Analyst | Quality Assurance

EPF Malaysia; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EPF Malaysia is seeking a seasoned Senior Performance Test Engineer to design and execute comprehensive performance test plans for large-scale web applications. You will lead load, stress, and scalability tests, analyze results, and collaborate with developers, architects, and QA to address bottlenecks.

Mentoring junior QA staff on best practices will also be part of your role. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering and at least eight years of experience in performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Eng or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years designing and executing performance tests.
• Experience with large-scale eCommerce or web apps is advantageous.
• Proficient with Dynatrace, OpenShift and cloud environments; strong QA collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive performance test plans and strategies, including environment setup, data preparation, execution, monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
• Perform load, stress, and scalability tests to evaluate stability and responsiveness of applications.
• Analyze results and provide actionable recommendations to improve performance.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, and QA teams to address issues and mentor team members.

Skills

Load testing

Java

Scripting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cloud & DevOps

Performance tuning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LoadRunner

JMeter

Dynatrace

OpenShift

SQL

Selenium

AWS

Azure

Job description

The position is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive performance test plans, conducting various tests to evaluate software stability, and analyzing results to identify and address performance issues. Additionally, the role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams and mentoring QA team members on best practices.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop comprehensive performance test plans and strategies, encompassing all aspects of the testing process, including environment setup, data preparation, execution, monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
• Perform load, stress, and scalability tests to evaluate the stability, scalability, speed, and responsiveness of software applications.
• Analyze performance test results to identify bottlenecks and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, architects, and QA teams, to address performance issues and uphold the highest testing standards.
• Mentor QA team members on best practices and performance testing processes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field that is recognized by the government from any local or abroad higher learning institution.
• Must have at least 8 years of experience in designing, planning, and executing performance tests.
• Experience with large-scale eCommerce or web applications is advantageous.
• Proficient in creating performance benchmarks, testing microservices and cloud-based applications, and working within Agile teams. Strong analytical skills to interpret metrics and diagnose issues are essential.
• Experience with Dynatrace for application performance monitoring and analysis, OpenShift (OCP) or similar microservices platforms, particularly in performance testing, cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure), and familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies is preferred.
• Certifications such as ISTQB, CSTE, or other relevant functional testing certifications are beneficial.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in performance testing tools such as LoadRunner, JMeter, and others.
• Strong understanding of performance concepts, test environment setup, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledgeable in application protocols, SQL, Java, Selenium, and DevOps practices.
• Skilled in querying databases (e.g., SQL Server) to gather and analyze data relevant to performance testing.

Analytical Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze system specifications and resolve system issues.
• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data and systems.
• Proficient in data analysis and generating actionable insights.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Adaptability to quickly learn and integrate new tools and technologies.

JOB STATUS

Permanent

All applications are strictly CONFIDENTIAL and only shortlisted candidates will be called in for interview. Applications are deemed UNSUCCESSFUL if there is no feedback from the EPF 2 MONTHS after the closing date of the advertisement.