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Performance Tester

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Posted on: 08-01-2025
Job description

Technical Skills
1. Performance Testing Tools: Expertise in tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, NeoLoad, or BlazeMeter.
2. Programming/Scripting: Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Java, JavaScript, or Groovy for writing test scripts.
3. Monitoring Tools: Familiarity with APM tools like Dynatrace, AppDynamics, or Splunk.
4. Database Knowledge: Understanding of SQL and database systems for querying and analyzing backend performance.
5. System and Network Knowledge: Basic understanding of operating systems, networking, and protocols (HTTP, TCP/IP).
6. DevOps and CI/CD: Knowledge of Jenkins, Git, or similar tools to integrate performance tests into pipelines.
Soft Skills
1. Analytical Thinking: Ability to diagnose performance issues and recommend effective solutions.
2. Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills to address bottlenecks and optimize performance.
3. Communication: Effective communication skills to report findings and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
4. Attention to Detail: High attention to detail to design accurate and effective performance test scenarios.
o Analyze performance requirements and objectives.
o Develop performance test strategies and test plans.
o Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) such as response time, throughput, and resource utilization.
o Create detailed performance test scripts using tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, or NeoLoad.
o Simulate user load, network traffic, and system conditions to mimic real-world scenarios.
o Execute various types of performance testing (load, stress, endurance, volume, scalability).
o Monitor application and system performance during tests using tools like Dynatrace, New Relic, or AppDynamics.
o Collect and analyze performance test results to identify bottlenecks.
o Generate detailed performance test reports with insights and recommendations.
o Work closely with development, QA, and DevOps teams to resolve performance-related issues.
o Communicate findings and recommend improvements to stakeholders.
o Contribute to the optimization of performance testing processes and frameworks.
o Stay updated with the latest trends and tools in performance testing.
skills
JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, NeoLoad, or BlazeMeter
Python or Java or JavaScript
APM tools like Dynatrace, AppDynamics, or Splunk.
SQL
Jenkins, Git

Qualification

Technical Skills
1. Performance Testing Tools: Expertise in tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, NeoLoad, or BlazeMeter.
2. Programming/Scripting: Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Java, JavaScript, or Groovy for writing test scripts.
3. Monitoring Tools: Familiarity with APM tools like Dynatrace, AppDynamics, or Splunk.
4. Database Knowledge: Understanding of SQL and database systems for querying and analyzing backend performance.
5. System and Network Knowledge: Basic understanding of operating systems, networking, and protocols (HTTP, TCP/IP).
6. DevOps and CI/CD: Knowledge of Jenkins, Git, or similar tools to integrate performance tests into pipelines.
Soft Skills
1. Analytical Thinking: Ability to diagnose performance issues and recommend effective solutions.
2. Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills to address bottlenecks and optimize performance.
3. Communication: Effective communication skills to report findings and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
4. Attention to Detail: High attention to detail to design accurate and effective performance test scenarios.
o Analyze performance requirements and objectives.
o Develop performance test strategies and test plans.
o Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) such as response time, throughput, and resource utilization.
o Create detailed performance test scripts using tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, or NeoLoad.
o Simulate user load, network traffic, and system conditions to mimic real-world scenarios.
o Execute various types of performance testing (load, stress, endurance, volume, scalability).
o Monitor application and system performance during tests using tools like Dynatrace, New Relic, or AppDynamics.
o Collect and analyze performance test results to identify bottlenecks.
o Generate detailed performance test reports with insights and recommendations.
o Work closely with development, QA, and DevOps teams to resolve performance-related issues.
o Communicate findings and recommend improvements to stakeholders.
o Contribute to the optimization of performance testing processes and frameworks.
o Stay updated with the latest trends and tools in performance testing.
skills
JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, NeoLoad, or BlazeMeter
Python or Java or JavaScript
APM tools like Dynatrace, AppDynamics, or Splunk.
SQL
Jenkins, Git

 Key job details

Primary Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job Type
Experienced
Primary Skills
Jmeter
Years of Experience
6
Travel
No
Job Posting
08/01/2025

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