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Job Description
Performance Testing (Architect)
About MassMutual
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) is a leading mutual life insurance company that is run for the benefit of its members and participating policy owners. MassMutual offers a wide range of financial products and services, including life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, annuities, retirement plans and other employee benefits. MassMutual is headquartered in Springfield.
Responsibilities :
Technical Proficiency
- Performance Testing Tools : Extensive experience with industry-standard tools, particularly LoadRunner (10+ Years) , which forms the core of my performance testing expertise. Familiarity with additional tools such as JMeter, Gatling, and Blaze Meter is a valuable complement.
- Monitoring & Observability : Proficient in platforms like Newrelic , Grafana , AppDynamics , Dynatrace , and Prometheus for analyzing system behavior, identifying anomalies, and correlating performance metrics with application performance.
- System Architecture Understanding : Solid understanding of distributed systems , microservices , container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), enabling the design of scalable and realistic test environments.
- CI/CD Integration : Skilled in embedding performance testing into DevOps pipelines using tools such as Jenkins , GitHub , and others.
Analytical & Diagnostic Skills
- Bottleneck Identification : Adept at analyzing logs, metrics, and traces to isolate performance issues and determine root causes.
- KPI Interpretation : Strong command of key performance indicators including response time , throughput , error rates , and resource utilization .
- Capacity Planning : Experienced in forecasting system behavior under load and planning for scalability and resilience.
Strategic & Leadership Capabilities
- Test Strategy Design : Proven ability to define performance test strategies aligned with non-functional requirements (NFRs) such as stability , scalability , and user experience .
- Stakeholder Communication : Skilled in translating technical findings into actionable insights for both business and technical stakeholders.
- Mentorship & Team Enablement : Committed to guiding junior team members, promoting knowledge sharing, and fostering a performance-focused culture.
- Leadership in Critical Communication : Capable of leading high-stakes or sensitive discussions with professionalism and empathy maintaining clarity, assertiveness, and courtesy, especially when setting boundaries or declining requests.
Operational & Process Skills
- Environment Readiness & Coordination : Ensure production-like test environments, coordinate with infrastructure teams, and manage test data effectively.
- Risk Management : Proactively identify and mitigate risks such as unstable environments, missing credentials, or late-stage engagements.
- Vendor Management : Serve as the primary contact for tool-related issues (e.g., LRE SaaS), including vendor coordination and license oversight.
Soft Skills
- Problem Solving : Quick to adapt and resolve test failures or environment-related challenges.
- Collaboration : Work cross-functionally with developers, architects, and QA leads to aligning performance goals with delivery timelines and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Documentation & Reporting : Create comprehensive test plans, execution reports, and closure summaries that support informed decision-making.
Skill Set required -
- Performance Testing Tools: Mastery of LoadRunner (10+ Years)
- Monitoring & Observability: Experience with NewRelic , Grafana , AppDynamics, Dynatrace, Prometheus
- Scripting & Protocols: Proficiency in scripting (VuGen) and protocols like Web HTTP/HTML, Web Services, and REST APIs.
- CI/CD & Automation: Jenkins, GitHub
- Test Management Tools: JIRA, Confluence
- Experience in Waterfall, Agile and DevOps SDLCS
Added:
- Involved into any Data center migration.
- Architecture level experience, understand the impact of complex infrastructural changes/impact
Experience:
10 to 14 years
Why Join Us
We ve been around since 1851. During our history, we ve learned a few things about making sure our customers our top priority. In order to meet and exceed their expectations, we must have the best people providing the best thinking, products, and services. To accomplish this, we celebrate an inclusive, vibrant, and diverse culture that encourages growth, openness, and opportunities for everyone. A career with MassMutual, Great Place to Work certified and Indias Best Workplaces in BFSI 2023 - Top 50 organization means you will be part of a strong, stable, and ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits. And your voice will always be heard.
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