Performance Test Engineer

REQ Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test with a strong background in automation and performance engineering. This role involves designing and implementing robust test strategies using Playwright and LoadRunner, ensuring high-quality software releases. As a key player in the team, you will collaborate with developers to optimize application performance and lead testing efforts for complex projects. If you are passionate about quality assurance and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise and offers the potential for growth and development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software industry with strong experience in functional and performance testing.
• Expertise in Playwright and LoadRunner for automation and performance testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain functional test suites using Playwright for quality assurance.
• Execute performance testing strategies using LoadRunner for large-scale applications.

Skills

Playwright

LoadRunner

Performance Engineering

Node.js

Java

Tools

LoadRunner

JMeter

Job description

Senior Software Development Engineer Test

Job Title: Senior SDET with Automation and Performance Engineering experience

Location: 100% Work from home (Work in ETS)

Duration: 4+ Months Contract with high possibility of extension

Base pay range: $55.00/hr - $58.00/hr

Must Have skills:

• Playwright
• LoadRunner
• Performance Engineering
• Node.js or Java

Job Description:

• We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Quality Test Engineer to join our dynamic team.
• The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in both Functional (Playwright) and Performance (LoadRunner) testing, with strong proficiency in Playwright for automation and LoadRunner (DevWeb/TrueClient protocol) for performance testing.
• Additionally, a solid understanding of Node.js and its impact on application performance is crucial for success in this role.

Minimum Experience Requirements:

• Overall Experience: Minimum of 10 years in the software industry
• LoadRunner Experience: At least 5 years
• Node.js or Java Experience: At least 5 years of hands-on coding experience

Must-Have Skills:

• Playwright: Strong hands-on experience on TypeScript based Playwright functional Automation
• LoadRunner: Strong hands-on experience with LoadRunner (DevWeb/TrueClient protocols preferred)
• Performance Engineering: End-to-end experience in performance testing, analysis, and optimization
• Node.js or Java: Solid programming experience in either Node.js or Java, with the ability to understand and optimize application performance

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Functional Test Automation:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust functional test suites using Playwright to ensure high-quality releases.
• Build and scale automated UI and API test coverage for web applications.
• Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.

Performance Testing:

• Design and execute performance testing strategies for complex, large-scale applications.
• Utilize LoadRunner (DevWeb/TrueClient protocols) to simulate various load scenarios and assess system behavior under different conditions.
• Analyze performance bottlenecks and provide actionable insights for optimization.

Tool Proficiency:

• Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in Playwright and LoadRunner, leveraging their full capabilities for both functional and performance testing needs.
• Also demonstrate expert-level proficiency in LoadRunner and JMeter to conduct performance tests, analyze results, and provide actionable insights for optimization.

Node.js Expertise:

• Possess a deep understanding of Node.js and its performance characteristics.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize Node.js applications for responsiveness and scalability.
• Work closely with developers, quality engineers, and system architects to ensure test strategies align with system design and performance expectations.
• Participate in planning and design discussions to advocate for quality and performance early in the development lifecycle.

Monitoring and Analysis:

• Implement monitoring solutions to track system performance in real-time.
• Analyze logs, metrics, and test results to generate detailed performance reports for stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes, tools, and frameworks.
• Stay up to date with emerging testing trends and advocate for best practices in test automation and performance engineering.

Problem Solving:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address performance issues.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead performance testing efforts for large-scale projects.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Engineering, Information Technology, and Other

Industries: Software Development, IT System Custom Software Development, and Information Services