Performance Engineer II

Alight, Inc.
United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

C (Programming Language) Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Amazon Web Services JIRA Computer Programming Databases Failover Github Monitoring of Systems HP Systems Insight Manager
+17 more
HP Loadrunner Apache JMeter Python (Programming Language) Network Protocols Newrelic SoapUI Systems Architecture Scripting Performance Testing Postman Reliability of Systems Information Technology Data Analytics Kibana Splunk Dynatrace Jenkins

Job description

  • Work independently on performance testing requirement gathering, validation, documentation and getting it finalized.

  • Assist project team identifying critical business flows and derive throughout metrics for new project.

  • Develop and maintain performance test scripts using LoadRunner and other relevant tools

  • Execute load, stress, endurance, and scalability tests across various platforms

  • Monitor system performance using APM and other tools (e.g., Dynatrace, NewRelic, Kibana)

  • Analyze test results and identify performance bottlenecks

  • Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and business teams to resolve issues

  • Document test plans, test cases, and results in accordance with QA standards

  • Support continuous improvement of performance testing processes

  • Create comprehensive test report capturing all details.

Requirements

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Performance Test Analyst with hands-on experience in LoadRunner, JMeter and other performance engineering tools. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, scripting, executing, and analyzing performance tests to ensure system reliability, scalability, and responsiveness under load., + 5-6 years of experience in performance testing and engineering

  • Strong proficiency in performance testing using LoadRunner Enterprise, JMeter tools covering all phases of performance testing

  • Ability to Design and develop complex, data-driven performance scripts for new age applications.

  • Ability to Design scenarios to cater various types of performance testing like Endurance, Breakpoint, Failover.

  • Basic scripting knowledge of programming using C, Java, Java Script. Python knowledge will be added advantage.

  • Understanding of system architecture, databases, and network protocols

  • Basic knowledge of AWS, GitHub, Jenkins, JIRA

  • Familiarity with Application Monitoring tools (APM) like Dynatrace, NewRelic

  • Working knowledge of Postman/SOAPUI, API based testing.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

  • ISTQB or equivalent certification (preferred)

Desired Skills

  • Knowledge of Kibana/OpenSearch/Splunk

  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Certified

  • LoadRunner Enterprise Certified

Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video.

Benefits & conditions

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as several voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Inclusion

We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future., We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

About the company

At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to “Be Alight.”

Our Values:

Champion People - be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.

Grow with purpose - Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.

Be Alight - act with integrity, be real and empower others.

It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management and navigation.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.

Learn more at careers.alight.com (https://careers.alight.com/us/en), So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and “Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs” 5 years in a row.

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