Performance Test Engineer

FirstRand group; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Randburg is looking for a Performance Test Engineer. This role requires defining non-functional requirements, working with architecture teams, and developing tools for automation. Candidates should have a diploma or relevant certification, and experience with Java. Opportunities for innovation and collaboration are offered, along with a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Opportunities to network and collaborate

Challenging Working

Opportunities to innovate

Qualifications

• Exposure to performance testing tools required.
• 2-5 years' experience in performance testing for intermediate role.
• 5+ years' experience in performance engineering for senior role.

Responsibilities

• Define non-functional requirements for performance and scalability.
• Work on creating resilient and reliable architecture.
• Develop automation tools for operational tasks.

Skills

Performance testing tools

Java Programming

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Diploma or required certification in testing or programming

ISEB/ISTQB Certification

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

Performance Testing is a software testing process used for testing the speed, response time, stability, reliability, scalability and resource usage of a software application under workload. The main purpose of performance testing is to establish adherence to Non-Functional Requirements and identify the performance bottlenecks in the software application.

The focus of Performance Testing is checking a software program's :

• Speed – Determines whether the application responds quickly
• Scalability – Determines the maximum user load the software application can handle
• Stability – Determines if the application is stable under varying loads

This contrasts with Performance Engineering which focuses on eliminating bottlenecks identified during testing with the recommendation and implementation of performant code constructs, infrastructure enhancements and optimizations / tuning of systems and processes.

Role Introduction

Hello future Performance Test Engineer,

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our Core Banking Team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Responsibilities

• Work with application stakeholders and define non-functional requirements covering performance, scalability, availability, resiliency and reliability including Service Level Objectives and Agreements.
• Develop strategies to address the Non-functional requirements throughout the Software or Product Development Life Cycle.
• Work with architecture and development teams in creating performant (functioning well or as expected), highly resilient and reliable architecture and design. Work with architecture and development teams in implementing resiliency constructs, develop optimal code.
• Work with QA to validate and certify if performance, scalability, availability, resilience and reliability requirements are met.
• Develop tools and utilities to automate manual operational tasks.
• Responsible for incidents related to non-Functionals, updating standard operating procedure to capture right set of metrics / logs for RCA, root cause analysis of incidents, solutions identification and ensure permanent closure of incidents.
• Analyze production utilization and incident patterns, identify improvement areas and implement automation to improve productivity, avoid manual tasks and recurring incidents.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with emphasis on executive communication.
• Ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly. Eagerness to learn new things.
• Highly adaptable with the ability to move into a new project while setting up a performance strategy and approach and executing that plan to the satisfaction of all project / application stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Diploma or required certification in testing or programming.
• Degree and / or relevant certification including ISEB / ISTQB Certification; ISTQB Advanced Analyst.
• Junior: exposure to performance testing tools with a strong knowledge and demonstrable knowledge of the Java Programming language.
• Intermediate: 2-5 years' experience in performance testing and engineering.
• Senior: 5+ years' experience with a focus on performance engineering and being the performance lead on large scale corporate applications. Required Industry experience: Banking Industry experience preferred with a focus on Java and Cobol technologies. Alternatively, experience in working on projects for large corporates in the retail, automotive, gaming, insurance, etc., industries.

Perks and Environment

You will have access to :

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Challenging Working.
• Opportunities to innovate.

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

04 / 10 / 25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.