Performance Test Lead

Job Description

Responsible for providing performance testing leadership to SO projects. The Senior Performance Tester is expected to have in-depth knowledge of a range of technological areas, including performance testing processes, methodologies, and standards.
Also responsible for reviewing architecture, non-functional requirements, preparing estimates and defining non-functional test plans and strategies. The role will also provide performance testing consultancy and guidance.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of multiple Industry standard and performance testing tools
• Analyse the application/hardware under test, the performance testing requirements and the project acceptance criteria
• Design test scenario(s) and produce project test plans
• Undertake the initial installation and configuration of the performance testing tool and monitors
• Provide expertise in the use of the chosen tool on a variety of platforms and in different technical environments
• Build and test performance scenario(s)
• Execute performance tests, collate results provided by the selected performance test tool and produce analysis reports that may include performance improvement recommendations
• Contribute to performance bottleneck identification and resolution
• Responsible for adhering to all internal policy and procedures in relation to security and quality best practice

Good communication skills:

• Self-motivated, able to work independently and perform multiple tasks under minimal supervision

The individual essential skills include:

• 8+  Years’ experience in Performance Testing
• In-depth knowledge of HP Loadrunner
• Track record experience in load, stress, soak testing
• Above average C programming skills
• Have a deep understanding of the performance test project life cycle and deliverables
• Have a strong understanding of performance test principles
• Able to demonstrate good communication skills to ensure team, management, and customers are informed and up to date
• Able to provide non-functional performance tuning opportunities and recommendations
• Able to provide performance test tool on-boarding and training where appropriate
• Excellent communication skills
• Constantly challenge yourself and inspire others to meet ambitious goals and deliver exceptional performance
• Be passionate about SO Testing Services (SOTS) and take responsibility for delivering a highly credible capability
• Be as consumed with the success and development of the people you influence as you are with your own
• Focus people’s energy on excellent execution
• Respect and promote the standards that are SOTS license to do business and find intelligent ways to apply them
• Ownership, initiative and a positive approach (‘can-do’ attitude)
• Desire to ‘champion’ SOTS Services and work disciplines
• Enthusiast; determined to develop teams under the SOTS banner
• Willing to be open, frank and honest with feedback
• Accepts change and manages the effects well
• Likes to develop individuals and to transfer knowledge widely
• Calm and decisive under pressure

Desirable skills include:

• Knowledge of IBM Rational Performance Tester
• Knowledge of HP LoadRunner
• Perl scripting
• ISTQB Foundation certified

Behaviors:

• Passion for Customers
• Provides ideas and suggestions to improve and meet customer needs
• Considers broader customer needs over time
• Develops long term customer relations to achieve a win-win
• Allocates resources that ensure responsiveness to customer requirements
• Influences other in order to improve longer term customer service

Making it Happen:

• Takes ownership for driving results through others
• Understands deviation from the plan and takes corrective action
• Challenges others’ thinking in a supportive way
• Shares knowledge and experience with others
• Is professional and applies concepts and frameworks to increase the effectiveness

Change and Innovation:

• Deals with complexity and articulates the need for change
• Recommends and implements new ways of doing things
• Maintains personal and team effectiveness in times of change inspires positive action
• Helps others adapt and cope with change
• Translates concepts into reality