Job Description :
Client: State of MI
Rate: Open
Job Title: Performance Specialist
Location: Harrisburg, PA, Dimondale, MI
Position Type: Contract
Interview: Either Webcam or In Person
Required Skills:
* Performance testing with a focus on complex enterprise systems. =
Required 10 Years
* Expertise in planning, designing and execution of complex perform=
ance testing strategies Required 10 Ye=
ars
* HP Load Runner toolset to conduct performance testing =
Required 8 Years
* Expert knowledge of performance test criteria (Variance, repetiti=
on, capacity limitations, impacts of performance to adjacent systems, etc=
Required 10 Years
* Expert knowledge of network technologies and performance capabili=
ties. Required 10 Years
* Extensive knowledge of RDBMS and data structures used in Oracle, =
MS-SQL et DB2 Required 8 Years
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Required =
5 Years
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills Req=
uired 5 Years
* Performance Test Certifications Required
* Possession of a Bachelor''s Degree in a technical discipline (Mast=
ers degree in a technical or mathematics discipline preferred) Req=
uired
* Developing programs in a Java Development environment Re=
quired 5 Years
Question 6 Interviews will take place on 8/16 - please confirm can=
didate''s availability.
Job Description:
The Performance Specialist is responsible for assessing systems impacted wi=
thin a project to create a thorough test plan and execute performance test=
ing.
Candidate MUST possess:
* 10+ years in performance testing with a focus on complex ente=
rprise systems.
* 10+ years as a Performance Test Architect responsible for dev=
eloping test strategies, designing, planning and executing performance test=
s in the public sector industry
* 10+ years using HP Load Runner toolset to conduct performance=
testing.
* Extensive knowledge of network technologies
* Extensive knowledge of performance test criteria (Variance, r=
epetition, capacity limitations, impacts of performance to adjacent systems=
, etc
* Knowledge of RDBMS and data structures used in Oracle, MS-SQL=
et DB2
* Knowledge of SOAP et XML protocols
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Experience with Java application development.
* Possession of Performance Test Certifications
* Possession of a Bachelor''s Degree in a technical discipline (=
Masters degree in a technical or mathematics discipline preferred)
The job duties include
* Compile performance requirements and ensure that all performa=
nce requirements are clearly documented, understood and approved before tes=
t execution begins.
* Compile performance testing risk assessment in coordination w=
ith business and technical stakeholders.
* Plan entire performance testing effort including test cycles,=
resources and schedule. Coordinate with Project Manager to ensure that per=
formance testing is integrated into overall project schedule.
* Coordinate with the application and technical architecture te=
ams for supporting team roles, responsibilities and resource requirements.
* Determine all testing environment requirements and tools.
* Review the defect management process to ensure that defect tr=
acking (identification, fixing, re-testing and migration of defects) is pro=
perly addressed. If not, define the defect tracking process and incorporate=
it into the performance testing process.
* Plan, prepare and execute all performance tests for identifie=
d areas at risk.
* Drive defect resolution management in coordination with techn=
ical architects and extended business and technical teams.
* Conduct performance diagnostic and tuning activities, as requ=
ired.
* Collects and analyzes monitoring data in test and production =
to quickly determine root cause of performance issues.
* Leads discussions with teams of technical architects, develop=
ers and operations tech support specialists to drive performance issue reso=
lution.
* Manage timelines and work plan throughout test plan developme=
nt and test execution to ensure that testing is on time and within budget.
* Measure and monitor progress during each test to ensure that =
the application is tested and validated on time and within budget, and that=
it meets or exceeds expectations.