Sunware Technologies - Senior Quality Engineer - Performance Testing (5-12 yrs)

Salary : 35 to 40 LPA

Responsibilities :

Test Design and Execution :

- Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for Java-based APIs and applications.

- Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing for APIs and web services.

- Develop and execute performance test scripts using JMeter to assess system scalability, load handling, and overall performance.

- Write and maintain automated test scripts in Java and Python, ensuring efficient and effective test coverage.

Performance Testing and Reporting :

- Use JMeter and other testing tools to simulate real-world traffic and load conditions on applications and services.

- Gather and analyze performance statistics, identifying bottlenecks, potential issues, and optimization opportunities.

- Generate detailed performance reports, highlighting key metrics like response times, throughput, and system resource utilization.

- Provide recommendations for performance optimization based on test results.

Automation & Scripting :

- Develop and maintain reusable automated test scripts for both functional and non-functional testing (using Java and Python).

- Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing in Agile environments.

- Develop API testing frameworks using Java, ensuring high levels of automation and coverage.

Collaboration & Communication :

- Work closely with developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to understand business requirements and ensure test strategies align with project goals.

- Report test results to stakeholders, including detailed bug reports, test case execution summaries, and performance benchmarks.

- Conduct test case reviews and retrospectives to ensure continuous improvement in testing practices and quality.

Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution :

- Identify, track, and document defects in test environments and production systems.

- Collaborate with development teams to resolve issues, re-test fixes, and ensure a seamless delivery process.

Documentation and Best Practices :

- Create and maintain test documentation, including test plans, test scripts, and reports.

- Ensure best practices for test automation, code quality, and performance testing are followed across the team.

Requirements : Minimum of 5- 12 years of experience in software testing, with a strong focus on API testing and performance testing.

Programming Languages : Proficiency in Java for writing automated tests and APIs.

Tools Expertise :

- Expertise in using JMeter, Gatling for performance/load testing, as well as tools like Postman for API testing.

- Familiarity with test automation frameworks such as Karate, Rest Assured , Cucumber.

- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins to integrate automated tests into the pipeline.

Performance Testing : Proven experience gathering and analyzing performance metrics, generating reports, and recommending performance improvements.

API Testing : Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, SOAP, and web services testing using tools like Postman, SoapUI, and custom Java/Python scripts.

Bug Tracking & Reporting : Experience using issue tracking systems (e.g., Jira) and creating clear, actionable test reports.

Collaboration : Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non technical stakeholders, working in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills :

- Cloud Testing : Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and testing cloud-based applications.

- Containerization : Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for testing containerized applications.

- Version Control : Proficiency in Git for managing code and test scripts.

- Agile Methodology : Experience working in Agile environments, participating in sprint planning, and test iteration cycles.

- Certifications : ISTQB or similar software testing certifications are a plus.