Performance Test Engineer – Automation & Load Testing

Stem Xpert; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company based in Boston is looking for an Automation Testing Specialist to lead efforts in performance testing. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in test automation technology, performance testing, and experience with Agile methodologies. Responsibilities include developing a test strategy, writing automated tests, and ensuring code quality through debugging. This role is crucial in understanding product design and specifications, therefore, solid programming knowledge in languages like C# or Java is essential.

Qualifications

• Understanding of test automation technology and ability to write automated tests.
• Ability to run code in the debugger to find reasons for test failures.
• Basic knowledge of SQL stored procedures.
• Knowledge of load and performance testing.
• Ability to write XML and SQL queries.
• Technical knowledge of Microsoft web stack.
• Ability to understand object-oriented code (C#/Java or similar).
• Understand product design and specifications.
• Understand acceptance criteria and work with developers to define and execute tests.
• Develop a test strategy and test cases.
• Has Agile methodology experience.

Skills

Test automation technology

Load and performance testing

SQL queries

Microsoft web stack

Object-oriented programming (C#/Java)

Agile methodology

Job description

A technology company based in Boston is looking for an Automation Testing Specialist to lead efforts in performance testing. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in test automation technology, performance testing, and experience with Agile methodologies. Responsibilities include developing a test strategy, writing automated tests, and ensuring code quality through debugging. This role is crucial in understanding product design and specifications, therefore, solid programming knowledge in languages like C# or Java is essential.