Job Description :
The candidate must have been US for 3 years.
3-6 Months
Columbia, MD (Locals Preferred)
We are seeking a Senior Performance Test Engineer who:
Is an expert at measuring, analyzing, and optimizing the performance and scalability of web and mobile applications. You will work with architects and developers on large-scale,
enterprise-level performance test projects.
Understands web application and browser concepts (HTTP, connections, cookies, caching, streaming, etc
Knows how to analyze performance requirements, translate into detailed test cases, and create your own test scripts
Can handle test data in various formats (JSON, XML, CSV, etc and you understand data storage, encoding, encryption, data transformation, and related concepts
Knows how to parameterize your scripts for load, spike, stress, and soak tests.
Familiar with APM tools and can explain what metrics they provide and what they mean
Works well independently and as part of a team
Is a creative and persistent problem solver Required Experience Required Qualifications Must Have
Hands-on experience using performance test tools to develop scripts, monitor application/database/machine level performance, analyze performance metrics, troubleshoot
errors/failures/bottlenecks, and prepare performance test dashboards and reports
At least 5 years of experience in Java/C development or other software development experience
Deep knowledge of how web applications work over HTTP protocol.
Minimum 5 years of experience using automated test tools for Functional and/or Performance, Stability, Scalability, and Reliability testing using LoadRunner, WebTest, JMeter, Watir, Fit,
FitNesse, Ruby or others
Minimum 5 years of object oriented programming experience, with C#, Java, Ruby, or C++
Minimum 5 years SQL experience and an ability to write intermediate to complex SQL code
Experience on any performance testing tool (HP Performance Center, JMeter, VSTS, etc
Hands-on experience with performance monitoring tools New Relic APM, App Dynamics, Compuware APM (Dynatrace)
Experiencewithdiagnostics tools to identify root cause like HPdiagnostics
Hands-on experience performance testing mobile (iOS/Android) applications
Experience in both Windows and UNIX environments
Strong written, oral, and presentation skills
Excellent communication and customer facing skills Technologies HP LoadRunner, HP UFT, JMeter, Perfecto Mobile, AppDynamics, Proficient with Java and/or C# and a scripting language Experience Seeking ten (10) years of experience performing software development activities, with a Bachelors Degree, or eight (8) years of experience with a Masters Degree .