Site Reliability Engineer + Performance Tester

We are seeking a dedicated Performance and Load Tester to analyze and measure the performance, load, and stress capabilities of our software systems. The Performance and Load Testers responsibilities include understanding software load demands, setting measurable objectives, and identifying bottlenecks, performance issues, and potential solutions. Our ideal candidate is familiar with the complete software development life cycle (SDLC) and has a deep understanding of various performance testing tools. The ultimate goal is to ensure that our software systems run smoothly and can handle high loads and stress environments.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and support the system: proactively monitor events, investigate issues, analyze solutions, and drive problems through to resolution
• Design and execute performance testing strategies and tests
• Interpret test results and prepare detailed reports.
• Identify system bottlenecks and find solutions to performance issues.
• Work closely with developers to ensure performance standards are met.
• Collaborate with the product team to understand software scenarios, user requirements, and predict potential real-world issues.
• Conduct various types of performance tests such as load testing, stress testing, volume testing, and endurance testing.
• Analyze test results and coordinate with development teams for bug fixes.
• Generate and present performance testing reports and insights to management and clients.
• Adjust test scenarios as needed to achieve optimal results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering, or related fields.
• Troubleshooting skills within Linux and Kubernetes environments
• Strong understanding of cloud-based monitoring and infrastructure monitoring.
• Expertise in incident response, log analysis, and performance optimization
• Ability to debug, optimize code, and to automate routine tasks.
• Passionate about staying current on trends and best practices in software development, DevOps, and Site Reliability Engineering
• Minimum of 8 years working on performance testing and engineering of large-scale eCommerce/web applications.
• At least 5 years of experience with designing, planning, and execution of system testing strategies.
• Proficiency in performance testing tools such as Load Ninja, Load Runner, J-Meter, Ready API LoadUI, Ready API SoapUI
• Strong analytical skills and ability to recommend scope for performance tests and interpret results.
• Familiarity with application protocols, SQL, Java, Selenium, and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging

Desired Skills:

• Ability to take each performance issue analysis as far as possible, to the point of being able to suggest a fix.
• Experience in planning and estimation of performance test team activities.
• Knowledge in Azure services is a plus
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.