Senior Performance Tester required to be responsible for performance test planning and strategy for applications. (130753)

Our GTA based, Municipal Government client requires the services of a Senior Performance Tester to be responsible for performance test planning and strategy for applications.

ROLE:

The Performance Tester will be responsible for:

• Review relevant project documentation (BRD, Design, Use Cases, etc.) and identify gaps, ambiguities, and contradictions.
• Design manual and automated testing processes, testing plans, and test cases.
• Collaborate with development leads and business analysts to design and create test data.
• Verify that the Test Environment matches the 'live' Production Environment prior to test execution.
• Develop test scenarios for functional, system, regression, load, integration, and performance testing.
• Execute various types of tests manually and/or using automation tools, including system, functional, regression, integration, usability, and performance (load/stress) tests.
• Monitor test execution, manage defect resolution, and address issues as they arise.
• Maintain records of test discrepancies using designated QA tools and manage a full-cycle defect tracking process.
• Coordinate with project managers, development managers, system administrators, architects, and DBA members.
• Assist business users with User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Work cooperatively with project and sustainment team members during performance testing.
• Assess risk to quality based on verification and validation results and provide recommendations.
• Implement quality processes to support development and production change management.
• Report testing status, including performance test results, to the IT Test Lead.

MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as ISTQB (CT-PT) or other performance testing certifications.
• Experience working in both internal (on-premise) and external (Cloud) environments.
• Several years of experience in performance testing and engineering, especially with large-scale applications.
• Extensive experience in creating test scenarios/test scripts for large, complex IT solutions.
• Extensive experience in creating post test reports and modifying test scenarios/scripts.
• Minimum of five years of application performance testing experience in a project-based web application environment.

Technical Capabilities:

• Expert knowledge of quality assurance methodology experience such as Continuous Integration and test-driven development.
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, including waterfall, agile, and ASAP.
• Previous experience managing multiple projects, conducting project risk assessments, and communicating these assessments.
• Design and develop automated performance tests to ensure stability and reliability.
• Proficiency with test automation tools and Test Management Tools (Confluence, JIRA, HPQC).
• Experience in testing/QA of Java-based web application solutions in a WebSphere environment preferred.
• Experience in testing/QA of MS 365.
• Proficiency in enterprise performance testing tools including LoadRunner On-Prem/Cloud.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, SQL, and scripting languages.
• Understanding of web applications and HTTP protocols.