IT Performance Testing Analyst

Auto-Owners Insurance; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Auto-Owners Insurance in Lansing, MI is seeking an IT Performance Testing specialist to read, analyze and drive performance testing efforts across front‑end and back‑end systems.

You will write and update test plans, design automation for performance tests with tools such as JMeter and NeoLoad, interpret results with monitoring tools, and document findings in Confluence. Occasional after‑hours testing applies; in‑office presence at our Lansing tech office is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• Foundational programming knowledge and exposure to the listed languages.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to understand front‑end and back‑end system functionality.
• Willingness to learn new tools and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Read, analyze and interpret performance testing requests.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, QA, PMs, architects, and HR leadership to understand system functionality.
• Review performance testing requests, test plans, and test results.
• Write test plans and update existing test plans.
• Design, develop and maintain automation for performance tests using tools such as JMeter, NeoLoad, etc.
• Utilize monitoring tools such as AppDynamics, SentryOne, Splunk.
• Execute performance tests, often outside of normal working hours.
• Document test results using Confluence.
• Work with IT Performance Testing team to organize goals and priorities.
• Assist with other duties as requested.

Skills

Java

Python

C

C#

C++

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JMeter

NeoLoad

AppDynamics

SentryOne

Splunk

Confluence

Job description

Job Description

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs.

We offer a merit-based work‑from‑home program based on job responsibilities. After initial training in‑person, this specific role could have the flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week. Please note that we are not currently hiring fully remote positions. All candidates must have the ability to work in one of our tech offices. Our tech office for this role is in Lansing, Michigan only. Auto-Owners Insurance, a top‑rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated individual to join our IT Performance Testing team.

• Read, analyze and interpret performance testing requests.
• Work with software developers, business analysts, quality analysts, project managers, architects, and HR leadership to understand front‑end and back‑end system functionality.
• Work with software developers, business analysts, quality analysts, project managers, architects, and HR leadership to review performance testing requests, test plans, and test results.
• Write test plans and update existing test plans.
• Design, develop and maintain the automation processes and scripts for various performance tests using tools such as JMeter, NeoLoad, etc.
• Utilize and interpret test results from performance testing tools.
• Utilize monitoring tools such as AppDynamics, SentryOne, BMC Apptune, Splunk.
• Execution of performance tests, often outside of normal working hours.
• Document test results using Confluence.
• Work with other members of the IT Performance Testing team to organize team goals and priorities.
• Assist with other duties as requested.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, another logic-based field, or equivalent experience.
• Foundational understanding of programming and exposure to common coding languages (ex. Java, Python, C, C#, C++, HTML, CSS, Javascript, etc.)
• Above average communication skills (written and verbal)
• Capable of producing adequate quality and quantity of work
• Ability to utilize a PC and working within a performance testing suite
• Competency to learn new software tools
• Organize and interpret data
• Ability to handle multiple assignments while meeting established schedules and deadlines in an organized manner
• Ability to manage a project from start to finish and be a self‑starter on a new project
• Experience with any of the following is a plus: performance testing tools server monitoring tools SQL and generating database queries

Benefits

• Auto-Owners offers a wide range of career opportunities, and we are seeking talent that will help us continue our long tradition of success.
• We offer a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring and an excellent compensation/benefits package.
• Along with a competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus programs, Auto-Owners also provides generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave.

If you're looking to do rewarding work alongside great people, Auto-Owners is the place for you!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law.

*Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.

About the Company

Auto-Owners Insurance is a mutual insurance company with a simple human sense approach to business. This means we answer the phone because it's ringing, we treat people like they're people, and we believe the right way is the human way. Established in 1916 and headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, we currently operate in 26 states. We partner with independent agencies to sell our products to the communities we serve, and we are consistently acknowledged for our superior customer service. We are proud to have been ranked among the Fortune 500 every year since 2002.