Job Description

Job Description

Description

Our client in the utilities and energy sector is seeking a Senior Performance Tester to join a long-term technology initiative focused on enterprise application performance, reliability, and scalability. This position will play a key role in validating system performance, identifying bottlenecks, and ensuring applications meet business and technical expectations before deployment.\n
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\nThe ideal candidate will have a strong background in performance testing, test automation, monitoring tools, and application performance analysis, along with experience supporting modern development and deployment practices.\n
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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute comprehensive performance, load, stress, and scalability tests\n
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\nAnalyze application performance metrics and identify root causes of bottlenecks\n
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\nUtilize performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling\n
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\nMonitor system behavior using tools including AppDynamics, Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar technologies\n
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\nCollaborate with development, QA, infrastructure, and business teams to resolve performance-related issues\n
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\nCreate detailed test plans, test scripts, performance baselines, and test result reports\n
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\nSupport API performance testing for REST and SOAP services\n
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\nParticipate in CI/CD processes using tools such as Jenkins and Git\n
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\nReview server logs, system metrics, and database performance data to troubleshoot issues\n
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\nContribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on application performance and reliability\n
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\nExecute performance testing activities throughout the software development lifecycle\n
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\nDevelop test scenarios that simulate real-world production workloads\n
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\nEvaluate system behavior under varying load conditions\n
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\nDocument findings and provide recommendations for optimization\n
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\nWork closely with project stakeholders to establish performance benchmarks and success criteria\n
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\nAssist with test environment planning, test data management, and execution coordination\n
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\nSupport performance validation efforts for enterprise GIS and mapping-related applications\n
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Experience Requirements

3+ years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance and performance testing\n
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\nStrong experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, and/or Gatling\n
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\nExperience using application performance monitoring and observability tools\n
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\nFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems\n
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\nExperience testing REST and SOAP APIs\n
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\nKnowledge of database concepts and server administration fundamentals\n
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\nStrong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to interpret complex performance data, graphs, and logs\n
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Experience With ESRI And/or GIS Technologies Is Highly Preferred

Excellent written and verbal communication skills\n
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Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field\n
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\nEquivalent combination of education and practical experience will be considered

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