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GirnarSoft
Performance Test Engineer
GirnarSoft · posted 5 months ago
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About the role
Performance Engineer (Contract)
Key Responsibilities
- Rapid Execution: Run automated load tests using Gatling and Scala - with some requirements for designing and creating scripts.
- Regression Testing: Execute standard load profiles to ensure updates haven't negatively impacted service performance.
- Engineering Partnership: Work directly with developers to troubleshoot bottlenecks and provide data-driven recommendations for fixes.
- Risk Reporting: Analyse metrics (latency, throughput, error rates) and clearly flag performance risks to stakeholders.
- Tooling: Use Jenkins and Docker to trigger tests and AWS to monitor environment health.
Key Deliverables (8-Week Window)
- New Service Onboarding: Script and execute initial load tests for upcoming service launches.
- Regression Reports: Clear "Pass/Fail" reporting against baseline performance for existing services.
- Risk Log: A documented list of identified bottlenecks and architectural concerns shared with the Engineering lead.
- Capacity Support: Final validation of system limits in preparation for high-traffic "Key Events."
Essential Skills
- Gatling & Scala: Proven ability to write and debug scripts independently from day one.
- Environment: Proficiency with AWS, Docker, and Jenkins pipelines.
- Agile Integration: Experience working in fast-paced teams alongside developers.
Desirable (Nice to Have)
- Akamai CloudTest: Experience using CloudTest for large-scale global load testing.
- OTT/Streaming Experience: Familiarity with performance challenges unique to media/video delivery.