Performance Test Engineer (Gremlin Chaos Engineering and JMeter)

Software Requirements:

• Proficiency in performance testing tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar
• Strong understanding of chaos engineering principles and practical experience using Gremlin
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Groovy
• Familiarity with distributed systems architecture, cloud services, and microservices

Overall Responsibilities:

• Performance Testing:

  • Design, develop, and execute performance test plans to ensure system reliability and scalability
  • Utilize Gremlin for chaos engineering to simulate failures and test system resilience under various conditions
  • Create and maintain performance testing frameworks and scripts using industry-standard tools

• Analysis and Optimization:

  • Analyze performance test results, identify bottlenecks, and provide actionable recommendations for improvement
  • Monitor application performance in real-time and respond to incidents as they arise

• Collaboration and Integration:

  • Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate performance testing into the CI/CD pipeline
  • Work with cross-functional teams to ensure performance testing is aligned with business and technical requirements

Technical Skills:

Performance Testing:

• Proficiency in tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar for performance testing

Chaos Engineering:

• Strong understanding of chaos engineering principles
• Practical experience using Gremlin to simulate and manage failures

Scripting and Automation:

• Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Groovy for automation and performance test development

System Architecture:

• Familiarity with distributed systems architecture, cloud services, and microservices

Analytical Skills:

• Strong capabilities in analyzing system performance metrics and logs to derive insights

Additional Skills (Preferred):

• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, or New Relic
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes
• Understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in performance engineering and testing
• Proven experience in performance engineering with a focus on chaos testing

Day-to-Day Activities:

• Design, develop, and execute performance test plans to ensure system reliability and scalability
• Utilize Gremlin for chaos engineering to simulate failures and test system resilience under various conditions
• Analyze performance test results and identify bottlenecks
• Provide actionable recommendations for improvement based on performance data
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate performance testing into the CI/CD pipeline
• Monitor application performance in real-time and respond to incidents
• Create and maintain performance testing frameworks and scripts

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Strong communication skills to effectively articulate issues and recommend solutions
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

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Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

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