Job Description :
Position:QA PERFORMANCE TEST LEAD
LOCATION: CINCINNATI, OH 45249
LENGTH: 6 MONTHS
Note: GREEN CARD OR CITIZEN ONLY
Responsibilities:
Applies knowledge of performance testing principles, practices and procedures to uncover application bottlenecks and facilitate resolution with development teams
Applies performance engineering/tuning to improve overall application performance
Research industry trends and technologies, and promote adoption of best-in-class tools, technology and processes
Able to work with business to define Performance NFRs and baselines
Understands test data requirements and takes steps to build data-driven scenarios
Demonstrate innovative thinking and strong problem-solving skills to develop solutions for complex issues
Collaborates with developers, DBAs, and infra teams to help resolve performance issues
Work with development to help optimize the performance and scalability of new features
Present relevant, clear data and metrics to various audiences – technical and non-technical
Provide mentoring on best practices in code and infrastructure optimization, monitoring and proactive issue mitigation
Provide recommendations on performance testing including scenarios, volumes and approach
Plan, lead and implement successful performance testing for multiple projects
Define performance testing strategy and timelines for large programs
Lead a team of performance engineers both onshore and offshore
Contribute to feature requirements and ability to work in an agile methodology as a shared service
Requirements:
In depth knowledge of performance testing, tools and processes
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, constantly-changing working environment
Excellent communication skills
Excellent knowledge of test concepts and methodologies
Experience with software delivery project management
Experience in understanding and practicing build management and continuous integration
Strong analytical problem solving and decision making skills
Ability to explain complex technical issues
Ability to quickly grasp high level business goals, derive requirements, and create effective testing strategies
Ability to write and understand complex SQL queries
Ability to fluidly change context and priorities based on changing business needs
You''re self-motivated with a can-do attitude
Agile software development experience a plus
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information systems, or related field
2+ years of experience as a performance test lead working with multiple projects and leading a team of performance engineers
5+ years of experience as a performance test engineer working with tools such as HP Performance Center (LoadRunner)