Real Time Performance Tester-Hybrid

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Vienna (VA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled testing engineer to shape the future of real-time applications on Kubernetes. This pivotal role involves designing comprehensive testing strategies, conducting load and stress tests, and implementing real-time monitoring solutions to ensure application performance and reliability. Your expertise will drive the optimization of resource allocation and scaling mechanisms, while your knowledge of automated testing frameworks will enhance the testing process. Join a forward-thinking team that values collaboration and continuous improvement, and contribute to impactful projects that redefine industry standards. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in load tests and stress tests for Kubernetes applications.
• Proficient in automated testing frameworks like Selenium and JMeter.

Responsibilities

• Design test strategies for real-time Kubernetes applications.
• Conduct load and stress testing to identify performance bottlenecks.

Skills

Load Testing

Stress Testing

Test Automation

Kubernetes

SQL

PySpark/Python

Real-time Monitoring

Agile Delivery

PowerShell

Windows Batch Scripting

Education

Master’s degree in Information Technology

Tools

Selenium

JMeter

Azure DevOps

JIRA

Databricks

Job description

Description:
Remote for now, but the candidate must be local to HDQ to return to the office in the future.

Qualification and Education Requirements:

1. Demonstrated experience in load tests, stress tests, stability tests, and test automation.
2. Design comprehensive test strategies for real-time Kubernetes applications, covering functional, performance, stress, and fault tolerance testing aspects.
3. Develop and maintain detailed test cases for various scenarios, including message queuing, event processing, distributed system interactions, and real-time data streaming.
4. Conduct load and stress testing to identify performance bottlenecks in real-time applications running on Kubernetes clusters, optimizing resource allocation and scaling mechanisms.
5. Implement real-time monitoring solutions to track application health metrics, latency, throughput, and resource usage during testing, proactively identifying potential issues.
6. Proficiency in automated testing frameworks like Selenium, JMeter, or other relevant tools for real-time application testing.
7. Working experience in PySpark/Python and Databricks and proficiency in SQL.
8. Knowledge of real-time communication protocols (e.g., WebSockets, MQTT), event streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka), and distributed system design principles.
9. Hands-on experience in PowerShell and Windows batch scripting is a plus.
10. Agile Delivery – Azure DevOps/Boards, JIRA.

Desired Qualifications and Education Requirements:

1. Master’s degree in information technology or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
2. Expert knowledge of banking/financial industry trends, products, and services.