Senior Performance Test Engineer

  • Dublin
  • Workhuman
Job Description:The Senior Performance Test Engineer is responsible for building and implementing Performance strategy of the Products SaaS platform used by some of the world's largest companies to run their Social Recognition ProgramWhat we can offer you:You will design, develop and execute performance/capacity testsAnalyse performance results to identify bottlenecks and optimizations - e.g. new code bottlenecks, network, database queries, underlying hardware resourcing etc.You will generate workload models to replicate production loads and to support production capacity planning.Create and publish performance/capacity test results reports.Develop tooling and support for the Development teams to enable self-service for performance test activities.Work with Development teams to design and execute new Feature performance tests.The skills you will bring:Strong Experience with HTTP load generation /measurement software (e.g. JMeter, Gatling, K6 etc…).Strong experience in systems performance analysis and optimization in a containerized cloud environment.Experience with performance monitoring tools (e.g. New Relic, JMC, JMXremote, Fiddler).Experience with continuous Performance integration tools (e.g. Jenkins, etc…).Excellent ability to partner with Architects, Developers, DevOps Engineers, and Database Administrators to collaboratively test and tune systems.Strong Experience with Cloud managed infrastructure and services.You have a BS in Computer Science / Software Engineering or related field5+ years' experience of performance and load testingAchievements:Relationship building – ability to establish trust at all levels of the business and with external customers. Ability to negotiate with and influence stakeholders.Excellent problem-solving skills.Ability to work in agile development environment.Strong customer focus and obsession with quality..Benefits25 days annual leave, increasing with years of serviceCompany plan VHI Health Care & Dental cover for employee and dependenciesA Pension commencing after probation periodParticipation in Workhuman’s employee recognition programsDiscounted gift certificatesDiscounted TaxSaver Travel cards/free car parking (subject to availability)Income ProtectionLife AssuranceAccess to our Tuition Reimbursement SchemeAccess to Workhuman UniversityAdditional ‘perks’ - Free grab and go breakfast and lunch options, fruit, tea/coffee, fantastic catered events and wellness activities throughout the year throughout the year etc#LI-MD1#HYBRID