Performance Tester
Dublin City Centre
Hybrid - 1 day a week
550 per day
6-12 month contract

Stamp 4/Spousal Visa or EU/UK Passport

Must have at least 7 Years Performance Test experience.
LoadRunner TruClient - to Angular

Performance Test Planning and Design:
Engage with delivery teams to determine system requirements and performance criteria.
Advise on the feasibility of desired testing approaches.
Define the scope of performance testing activities.
Design comprehensive performance test plans covering load, soak, scalability, and stress testing.

Test Script Development:
Craft sophisticated test scripts using tools such as LoadRunner (including TruClient for Angular applications), LoadRunner Cloud, and JMeter.
Develop complex scripts for Front End and Back End systems using programming languages like C and Java, and Scripting languages such as Perl and Python.
Implement advanced correlation and parameterisation techniques to simulate realistic user behaviours and handle dynamic data.

Test Environment Configuration:
Set up and configure test environments across heterogeneous systems, including Windows and UNIX/Linux platforms.
Manage distributed load generation, incorporating cloud-based load generators via LoadRunner Cloud.
Configure application Servers (eg, Apache, WebLogic) and integrate with messaging systems (eg, Mule, JMS).

Test Execution and Monitoring:
Execute performance tests and capture critical performance metrics.
Monitor system performance using tools like Kibana, PerfMon, and native UNIX utilities.
Integrate monitoring solutions with existing platforms for comprehensive performance analysis.

Analysis and Reporting:
Perform in-depth analysis of test results to identify performance bottlenecks and issues.
Generate professional-grade performance reports and technical documentation suitable for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Provide clear, actionable recommendations for system improvements based on test findings.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
Work collaboratively with developers, system architects, business analysts, and other stakeholders.
Relay test results and insights clearly and consistently.
Participate in meetings and workshops to discuss performance requirements and outcomes.