Performance Test Engineer (JMeter and Cloud Environments)

Software Requirements:

• Proficiency in JMeter for performance testing of APIs, web applications, and databases, including experience with custom code plugins
• Strong understanding of Java programming language for developing and maintaining test scripts and plugins
• Experience with build tools such as Maven or Gradle
• Familiarity with Snowflake for performance testing related to data warehousing and analytics
• Knowledge of deploying and running performance tests in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Overall Responsibilities:

• Performance Testing:

  • Design, develop, and execute performance test plans for APIs, web applications, databases, and Snowflake data warehouses
  • Utilize JMeter for performance testing, including creating custom code plugins as needed for specific testing scenarios
  • Conduct load testing, stress testing, and scalability testing to validate system performance under various conditions

• Analysis and Optimization:

  • Analyze performance test results, identify bottlenecks, and provide actionable recommendations for optimization
  • Maintain and enhance performance testing frameworks and scripts, ensuring they are robust and reusable

• Collaboration and Integration:

  • Collaborate with development, QA, 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 JMeter for performance testing of APIs, web applications, and databases
• Experience with custom code plugins for JMeter

Java Development:

• Strong understanding of Java programming language for developing and maintaining test scripts and plugins

Build Tools:

• Experience with Maven or Gradle build processes

Data Warehousing:

• Familiarity with Snowflake for performance testing related to data warehousing and analytics

Cloud Experience:

• Knowledge of deploying and running performance tests in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Additional Skills (Preferred):

• Experience with monitoring tools like Grafana, Prometheus, or New Relic to analyze performance metrics
• Familiarity with container orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience working in Agile teams

Experience:

• 5-7 years of experience in performance engineering and testing
• Proven experience in performance engineering, particularly with JMeter and cloud environments

Day-to-Day Activities:

• Design, develop, and execute performance test plans for various systems and applications
• Utilize JMeter for performance testing and create custom code plugins as needed
• Analyze performance test results and identify bottlenecks
• Provide recommendations for optimization based on performance data
• Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to integrate performance testing into the CI/CD pipeline
• Maintain and enhance performance testing frameworks and scripts
• Conduct load testing, stress testing, and scalability testing

Qualifications:

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

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret performance data and metrics
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills to effectively articulate issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

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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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