Engineer - Performance Test Engineer

Job Title: Engineer - Performance Test Engineer

Grade - C2

Introduction to role

As a Performance Test Engineer you will conduct various testing activities within IT projects working in line with set test strategies and good testing practices. Your role involves testing software products to a highly capable level and documenting the output of the testing activities in a clear and concise manner. Testing activities include performance requirements analysis test design test case and test charter creation test execution tooling test documentation and test reporting. Additionally you will coach and mentor less experienced Test Engineers.

Accountabilities

• Collate requirements from clients help understand processes documents associated and suggest tests
• Understand application architectures and design performance test plans
• Review Test Strategy to understand and interpret subsequent processes and documentations for the project
• Create Test Plan to include project components align with project plans and walkthrough client for the same
• Create Test scripts using Open Text Loadrunner: Configure Load Injectors Design and stabilize test scripts Assess User requirements (protocols: Web/HTTP Webservices Citrix TruClient)

- Good problem-solving skills - Involve in troubleshooting script design challenges and find workarounds

• Perform Test Execution Design Test Scenario configure monitoring interpret and perform breakdown analysis for servers
• Interpret Results Collate results from HP Analysis interpret monitoring results and understand/document critical points of failure
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to understand performance bottlenecks and suggest corrective actions
• Assist interpreting ADDR and AWR reports to assess DB performance and possibly suggest improvements
• Create test summary reports by collating results and provide analysis and recommendations
• Proven data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication (Verbal and non-Verbal) skills
• Suggest new tools and techniques to improve testing efficiency
• Develop and enforce performance engineering best practices guidelines and methodologies
• Strong analytical skills to interpret performance data and identify key trends and insights

Essential Skills/Experience

• Technical or Business Degree or proven relevant experience.
• Highly proficient skills and experience in testing software products.
• Strong Experience working within global testing teams.
• Evidence of implementing innovative testing solutions.
• Solid knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile environments.
• Advanced knowledge of software testing and exposure to automation.
• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong knowledge and skills in using testing tools and methodologies.
• Excellent domain skills.

Tools:

Testing - Loadrunner

Monitoring - AppDynamics Dynatrace Windows Perfmon or equivalent

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Masters degree
• GxP Validation experience
• Lifesciences domain skills

At AstraZeneca we are driven by our need to learn and innovate with diverse perspectives. Our team is united by different backgrounds skills and experiences. We challenge the status quo bring fresh perspectives and continuously learn. By leveraging our leading technologies and exploring data we make improved decisions that positively impact patients across the world. Empowerment and collaboration are at the core of our values allowing us to explore new ideas and express our views freely.

Join us now to make a difference!

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds with as wide a range of perspectives as possible and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment) as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.