QA Performance Engineer

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION :

The QA Performance Engineer provides value to the organization by adding performance testing as a new capability within the eCommerce agile Product Team. They will be responsible for establishing the performance testing capability by identifying and implementing the tools, processes, and standards for performance testing. Additionally, they will be responsible to monitor key performance indicators like Google’s Core Web Metrics to help the team prioritize performance issues.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :

• Establish the performance / load testing capability within the organization.
• Combine established software automated performance testing strategies with emerging technology trends.
• Perform load, volume, stress, and scalability testing of each application and analyze performance test results.
• Analyze, design, and develop performance scripts to ensure the delivery of quality software applications.
• Prioritize creation of test cases for performance based on risk and ROI.
• Participate in manual testing activities as needed.
• Perform performance test executions.
• Verify and validate functionality by evaluating software against system requirements.
• Identify and document defects using reproducible test cases.
• Participate in the creation, maintenance and management of automated test scripts and test execution.
• Adhere to QA standards, automation standards, and industry best practices in the development and maintenance of automated test scripts.
• Write and maintain comprehensive test plans and reports.
• Communicate critical issues and status updates with stakeholders in a timely and proactive manner.
• Builds and maintains relationships cross-functionally to stay current with the needs and operations of the business functional areas supported.
• Keeps manager informed of important developments, potential problems, and related information necessary for effective management. Coordinates and communicates plans and activities with others, as appropriate to ensure a coordinated work effort and team approach.
• Performs related work as apparent or assigned.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in working with technical and non-technical people.

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.