Senior Performance Tester

Job Description

Sutherland is looking for a 5+ years experienced Performance Test Engineer, who will be responsible for assessing the performance, scalability, and reliability of software applications by designing and executing performance tests. 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design and Develop Jmeter scripts and able to use custom coding in Java/Javascript .
• Execute performance tests to evaluate the responsiveness, throughput, and scalability of software applications
• Create Jmeter Lab (Master/Slave Setup ) and execute load tests to simulate heavy user loads and identify bottlenecks in application performance
• Conduct stress tests to assess the system's stability under extreme conditions and determine its breaking points
• Develop and maintain automated performance testing scripts and frameworks using Jmeter.
• Generate realistic data sets and simulate data conditions to replicate real-world scenarios for testing purposes
• Monitor and analyze performance metrics during testing, identify performance issues, and collaborate with development teams to resolve them
• Create detailed performance test reports, including analysis and recommendations for optimizations
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to set up and configure test environments that mimic production conditions
• Write scripts and code to automate performance testing and data simulation processes
• Work closely with development, QA, and DevOps teams to integrate performance testing into the CI/CD pipeline and ensure continuous performance improvements
• Maintain documentation for performance testing methodologies, scripts, and configurations

Mandatory Skills

• 5+ years of strong experience in Jmeter .
• Proficiency in scripting and coding (e.g., Java) for scripting and any out of the box scenarios .
• Knowledge of data simulation techniques and tools
• Familiarity with performance monitoring and profiling tools like AppDynamics/DataDog
• Experience with load balancing, caching, and database performance optimization techniques.
• Understanding of web protocols, APIs, and network configurations

Qualifications

• Bachelors / Masters degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.
• Excellent verbal, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong ownership and accountability mindset
• Ability to thrive in globally distributed environment