Senior QA Performance Testing Engineer - Minneapolis MN

Company: CDI Corporation
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posted On: 11/07/2009

<BR>Job Description:<BR><BR> The SQA Performance Engineer Data Analyst participates in the Quality Assurance Lifecycle with 100% focus on load and performance testing activities surrounding CICCT mid-tier applications, a set of business services built on varying technologies including dot Net, Java/J2EE, Tomcat, and Websphere. The qualified candidate participates in the project life-cycle from analysis to production implementation with emphasis on production data analysis to define the appropriate customer and account profiles required in order to conduct comprehensive performance load and stress testing and auditable documentation of results. <BR><BR>Primary deliverables:<BR>Support test planning and execution based on analysis of requirements and design documents Able to profile customer and account data required and volumes required to conduct production-like performance test Can do data mining in appropriate environment to extract large volumes of data required to complete load tests Must be able to run data conditioning routine to ensure protection of production customer data Write/maintain test case scripts and execute; document detailed results and summary report Can execute performance and infrastructure testing to ensure all development deliverables are production ready Multi-task between current release, install activities, and prioritize tasks for next release May coordinate with project team to collect and define non functional requirements for testing Monitor and resolve testing configuration and connection issues May act as lead tester on projects working self directed and independently Manage testing tasks concurrently on multiple projects May coordinate the overall execution of the test plan with group and business representatives May research production issues May act as technical resource to other testers Additional responsibilities as directed by either the QA Lead or Manager Author and maintain Load Runner test scripts Write SQL scripts to add bulk customer or transaction account records to Oracle tables Monitor application production metrics using a wide variety of tools and interfaces<BR><BR>Essential Soft Skills/Knowledge/Experience: Required:<BR>5-7 years of performance testing experience with performance testing being the focus of the prior position Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent education/work experience.<BR>Previous knowledge of banking applications eg. Hogan a plus <BR>At least 5 years experience in HP Load Runner/Performance Center <BR>Experience in creating test plans, cases, and scripts <BR>Excellent oral/written communication with ability to effectively work with onsite and remote teams.<BR>Strong independent worker and an excellent team player.<BR>Demonstrated problem analysis and problem solving skills in a technical environment.<BR>Strong performance metrics extraction, parsing and correlation skills using Load Runner Excel Knowledge of PC application software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Visio, etc.<BR>Ability to interface with all levels and across organizational lines.<BR>Demonstrated success at building team relationships and partnerships across organizational lines.<BR>UNIX and Windows IIS server technical proficiency or equivalency Preferred Experience with ETL, MQ and application batch performance testing a plus <BR>Experience in writing Shell or Perl scripts and executing to get log data Working knowledge of network protocols being able to communicate effectively with network technicians <BR>Experience with ClearQuest Knowledge of financial services industry<BR><BR> Experience:<BR><BR> <BR><BR><BR><BR>Senior QA Performance Testing Engineer<BR>df-lj More...

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