Secondary skills: LoadRunner, JavaScript, Python, or Java and performance test scripting, Dynatrace, Git, Putty, and WinScp

Mode of Work: Work from Office

Experience: 10+ Years

About the job:

We are looking for a highly experienced Performance QA Lead with over 10 years of expertise to oversee and lead our performance testing initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and executing performance testing strategies to ensure the reliability, scalability, and responsiveness of our software applications. This role requires a deep understanding of performance testing methodologies, tools, and best practices, as well as strong leadership and communication skills to guide and mentor the performance testing team. If you have a proven track record of driving performance excellence and leading successful performance testing projects, we encourage you to apply.

Know your team:

At ValueMomentum’s Engineering Center, we are a team of passionate engineers who thrive on tackling complex business challenges with innovative solutions while transforming the P&C insurance value chain. We achieve this through strong engineering foundation and continuously refining our processes, methodologies, tools, agile delivery teams, and core engineering archetypes. Our core expertise lies in six key areas: Cloud Engineering, Application Engineering, Data Engineering, Core Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Domain expertise.

Join a team that invests in your growth. Our Infinity Program empowers you to build your career with role-specific skill development leveraging immersive learning platforms. You'll have the opportunity to showcase your talents by contributing to impactful projects.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the overall performance testing strategy, methodologies, and best practices for our software applications.
• Define performance testing objectives, requirements, and success criteria, and ensure alignment with project goals and objectives.
• Lead and manage a team of performance testing engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the successful execution of performance testing activities.
• Define roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations for team members, and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Develop comprehensive performance test plans, test scenarios, and test cases based on project requirements and technical specifications.
• Design and implement performance test scripts, simulations, and scenarios to simulate realistic user loads and stress conditions.
• Lead the execution of performance tests using industry-standard performance testing tools and frameworks.
• Monitor and analyze system performance metrics to identify performance bottlenecks, areas for improvement, and potential scalability issues.
• Collaborate with development teams to identify and implement performance optimizations and enhancements.
• Conduct performance tuning activities, such as code profiling, database optimization, caching, and resource allocation adjustments.
• Document performance testing results, findings, and recommendations in clear and concise reports.
• Communicate performance testing progress, status, and issues to project stakeholders, including project managers, developers, and business leaders.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in performance testing.
• Continuously evaluate and improve performance testing processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements:

• Develop and implement the overall performance testing strategy, methodologies, and best practices for our software applications.
• Define performance testing objectives, requirements, and success criteria, and ensure alignment with project goals and objectives.
• Lead and manage a team of performance testing engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the successful execution of performance testing activities.
• Define roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations for team members, and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Develop comprehensive performance test plans, test scenarios, and test cases based on project requirements and technical specifications.
• Design and implement performance test scripts, simulations, and scenarios to simulate realistic user loads and stress conditions.
• Lead the execution of performance tests using industry-standard performance testing tools and frameworks.
• Monitor and analyze system performance metrics to identify performance bottlenecks, areas for improvement, and potential scalability issues.
• Collaborate with development teams to identify and implement performance optimizations and enhancements.
• Conduct performance tuning activities, such as code profiling, database optimization, caching, and resource allocation adjustments.
• Document performance testing results, findings, and recommendations in clear and concise reports.
• Communicate performance testing progress, status, and issues to project stakeholders, including project managers, developers, and business leaders.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in performance testing.
• Continuously evaluate and improve performance testing processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Good To Have:

• Relevant certifications such as ISTQB, CLRP, or Agile certifications are desirable.
• P&C Insurance Knowledge - Personal Lines and Commercial Lines.