Senior Performance Test Engineer

Seneca Resources; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Performance Test Engineer to enhance the efficiency of their GIS systems. In this pivotal role, you will develop and execute automated performance load tests using industry-standard tools like LoadRunner and JMeter. You'll analyze performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize application performance. This position offers the opportunity to work mostly remotely while contributing to impactful projects in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for performance engineering and a knack for problem-solving, this role could be your next big step.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in performance engineering and automated testing.
• Strong experience in LoadRunner, JMeter, and API performance testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated performance test scripts using LoadRunner and JMeter.
• Execute performance tests on ArcFM Desktop, Web, and Mobile platforms.
• Provide detailed performance analysis reports and present findings.

Skills

LoadRunner

JMeter

Performance Analysis Tools

Dynatrace

SiteScope

Database Performance Tuning

API Performance Testing

Git

Azure DevOps

Scripting Languages (Python, PowerShell)

Tools

LoadRunner

JMeter

Dynatrace

SiteScope

Git

Azure DevOps

Job description

Title : Senior Performance Test Engineer

Location : Brooklyn, NY

Job Type : Contract - 6 months to start with, extensions from there

Work Mode : Mostly remote, occasional onsite days in BK

Interview Mode : 1-2 rounds, MS Teams

Job Overview : A leading utility provider in Brooklyn, New York, is looking for a Senior Performance Test Engineer to develop, execute, and optimize automated performance load testing for the eGIS project across ArcFM Desktop, Web, and Mobile platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in LoadRunner, JMeter, and performance analysis tools to ensure our GIS systems operate at peak efficiency. They must articulate and report findings effectively so that the system can be continuously improved.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Develop Automated Performance Test Scripts :

• Create and maintain performance test scripts using LoadRunner, JMeter, and other relevant tools.
• Simulate real-world user behavior and analyze system response times under varying loads.

2. Execution & Monitoring :

• Execute performance, load, stress, and scalability tests on ArcFM Desktop, Web, and Mobile.
• Use Dynatrace, SiteScope, or other APM tools to monitor infrastructure, database, and application performance.
• Identify system bottlenecks and analyze key metrics like TPS, Hits / sec, CPU utilization, and memory leaks.

3. Analysis & Reporting :

• Provide detailed performance analysis reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Work closely with developers, DBAs, and infrastructure teams to optimize application and database performance.
• Proactively identify performance risks and recommend optimizations.
• Collaborate with IT teams to fine-tune database queries, optimize network configurations, and enhance server performance.
• Assist in developing scalable automation solutions for ongoing performance testing needs.

Required Skills & Experience :

• 12+ years of experience in performance engineering and automated testing.
• Strong experience in LoadRunner (Controller, VuGen, Performance Center), JMeter, and API performance testing.
• Expertise in monitoring tools like Dynatrace, SiteScope, or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience in database performance tuning for Oracle and SQL Server.
• Knowledge of Web, Citrix, Click & Script, SOAP, RTE, and SAPGUI protocols for performance testing.
• Experience in Git, Azure DevOps, or equivalent for version control and CI / CD pipelines.
• Ability to articulate technical findings and collaborate across teams.
• Experience with Application Performance Management (APM).
• Experience with Campaign Performance Analysis.
• Experience with Performance Testing Tools.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Background in GIS technologies (ArcFM, ArcGIS Server, Web Adapters, Mobile GIS).
• Understanding of cloud-based performance testing solutions.
• Experience in scripting languages like Python or PowerShell for automation.

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