Sr. Performance Test Engineer - Remote

Spark Tek Inc; New York (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Performance Test Engineer to enhance the efficiency of their GIS systems. This role involves developing automated performance test scripts, executing comprehensive performance tests, and analyzing system performance using advanced tools like LoadRunner and JMeter. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize application and database performance, ensuring peak operational efficiency. If you have a passion for performance engineering and a wealth of experience in automated testing, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain performance test scripts using LoadRunner and JMeter.
• Execute performance tests and analyze system response times.

Skills

LoadRunner

JMeter

Performance Analysis

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

We are seeking 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 be able to 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.

4. Continuous Improvement & Troubleshooting

• 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.

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.