Non-Functional Performance Test Engineer for Strasbourg

We are looking for a Non-Functional Performance Test Engineer to work for a client project in Strasbourg.

Location: Strasbourg

80% on-site/ 20% off-site

Or 50% on-site /50% off-site

Start date: Immediately

Duration: 1 year; possible extensions

Contract: Freelance only

Preliminary Requirements: Candidate should be citizen of member states of the European Union (EU nationality) and should be able to get their criminal record.

Tasks description:

• Handle the performance testing support activities as required;
• Develop a strategy for end-to-end performance testing of the software and hardware systems;
• Draft the performance test plan and update the test plan for review to manager/leader;
• Develop the performance test script using the tools provided in CSI Technology Portfolio Catalogue for all the identified performance testing scenarios; involve in preparation of performance test data;
• Execute the various performance tests including Load test, stress test, endurance test, capacity test;
• Analyse the CPU Utilization, Memory usage, Network usage, Garbage Collection and DB Parameters and DB Reports to verify the performance of the applications;
• Identifying memory leakage, connection issues & Bottleneck problem in the application;
• Capture and analyze performance test metrics;
• Review test results captured from load runner and monitoring tool, support the identification of performance issues and make recommendations to stakeholders
• Enable other QA engineers and developers in running performance tests;
• Works cross-functionally to address issues and emerging needs in software systems.
• Provide technical assistance to improve system performance, capacity, reliability and scalability;
• Work with application development teams to analyze and resolve performance issues;
• Develop standards and best practices for writing robust, maintainable, and performant load testing scripts;
• Evaluate system performances and recommend improvements;
• Present performance reports.

Job requirements:

• University degree (master or equivalent) in Computer Science;
• Minimum 6 years of experience in software and hardware performance testing and associated tooling;
• Good Hands-on knowledge on performance test tool Gatling;
• Experience with the entire software lifecycle – requirements capture, analysis, design, implementation, quality assurance, deployment, and maintenance;
• Expertise in Test Planning, Test Estimation, Test Strategy, Work Load Design, Test Cases Design, Test Platform Setup, Test Data Setup, Defect Management & Configuration Management;
• Capacity in writing documents; Ability to present findings and recommendations to peers, co-workers, and customers;
• Good communication skills; Ability to communicate effectively with development team;
• Experience and willingness of working in an international/multicultural environment.