Senior Performance Test Engineer

Here at Discount Tire, we celebrate the spirit of our people with extraordinary pride and enthusiasm. Our business has been growing for more than 60 years and now is the best time in our history to join us. We are opening more locations every year and we are always looking for qualified individuals to join us in our growth. We are a company that promotes from within, both in our retail and corporate operations. 

Under minimal supervision, the Performance Test Engineer Senior creates test plans, test requirements and test cases for Performance, Stress and Endurance testing of application and system related requirements. Provides mentorship for more junior performance test engineers to ensure quality delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the creation and execution of Performance Testing and publishes Test results and data (Monitoring data, Application & Server logs etc.)
• Analyze the performance test execution reports and spot performance bottlenecks.
• Create test strategy and test scope for projects
• Lead Requirements/Design reviews to identify test scenarios to be executed for Performance/Load Testing.
• Interact with Project Management to identify viable candidates for project lifecycle intake.
• Proactively investigate and resolve complex technical issues in the Performance Test Environments. Mentor junior staff on troubleshooting methodologies
• Create status reports for completed performance tests. Provide guidance to junior staff on creation of status reports.
• Perform monitoring in the process of performance testing to ensure test validity. Leverage monitoring suite to proactively identify potential performance challenges by creating basic events and alerts.
• Assess impact of application design on performance
• Identify risk/overlap in concurrent testing strategies
• Define and track quality assurance metrics such as defects, defect counts, test results and test status.
• Lead Performance Test readiness including Test Environment, Test Data, and Performance Test & Monitoring tools.
• Perform application administration duties for performance testing tools.
• Find opportunities in tuning the application infrastructure for optimal performance and assist the development team in identifying coding improvements and best practices.
• Capture production traffic at regular intervals and use data to update test scenarios to ensure viability and accuracy.
• With guidance, design appropriately sized environments to generate load against the application under test
• Translate technical performance results to a language understandable by different audiences (architects, Business Customers). Create presentations based on performance data in collaboration with PMO.
• Work directly with business and development team stakeholders to identify SLAs and critical transactions for applications and systems. Review existing and new SLAs to identify enterprise-wide risk.
• Champion quality methodologies and rigor throughout all team initiatives; identify opportunities and complete projects to improve internal processes.
• Mentor and train QA and monitoring teams in performance related topics.
• Stay current with the latest industry technologies, trends and issues in area of specialty.
• Completes work in a timely and accurate manner while providing exceptional customer service.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• This position requires a minimum of 5 years of Performance Testing/Engineering experience.
• Advanced understanding of SDLC
• Advanced knowledge of web protocols including HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, and DNS
• Advanced knowledge of networking and web technologies such as HTML, JavaScript, jsp, asp, Flash, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of web page composition (static vs. dynamic elements, browser behavior, etc.)
• Proven experience with Loadrunner / Performance Center / Stormrunner. (Advanced user skill with limited administrative background)
• Proven experience with open source performance tools preferred (ie: jMeter, Selenium, etc.)
• Proven programming experience with multiple scripting and interpreted languages
• Proven skills with databases (ie: MSSQL, mySQL, Mongo)
• Proven experience with the review of software requirements documents, risk analysis and specification documents is necessary.
• Ability to write clear, audience aware and business-like e-mails, status reports and summaries
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule in order to gather the data from long running tests and have them ready the next day for review by Dev and test leads.
• Requires specific skill and knowledge of Enterprise application servers, databases and associated and/or dependent systems.
• Requires expertise of the following: server operating systems, server topologies, server hardware, and security.
• An understanding of network components and function is also required.
• Standardized I.T. applications must be learned and used as policy specifies.
• Must always be sensitive to availability, performance, data privacy, and security when performing job functions
• Must be organized and able to handle multiple tasks, while working within strict
• Must be able to communicate effectively with management, co-workers, customers, and
• Must be effective working on tasks as a team member as well as individually.
• Proven experience collaborating with offshore performance teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft office, including skills with Word and Excel is necessary
• Ability to identify complex problems, review information to develop and evaluate options then implement solutions is essential
• This position also requires excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team is vital.
• Proven ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines and present a professional demeanor is essential.
• Proven ability to respond to different organizational situations while maintaining a positive and friendly attitude is necessary.
• Maintaining confidentiality, treating others with respect and upholding Company values are key attributes.
• In addition, organizational and problem solving skills, a can-do attitude, and the ability to adjust to changing requirements are essential.

Educational Requirements:

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, information Technology, IT Engineering or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Preferred Industry related certifications for performance, development and monitoring

Work Days:

Normal work days are Monday through Friday. Occasional Saturdays and Sundays may be necessary.

Work Hours:

Normal work hours are 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours may be necessary.

Discount Tire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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