Job Description

Client: Utility Provider

Title: Senior Performance Test Engineer

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Pay Rate Range : $60.00 - $65.00 an hour

Job Type: Contract - 6 months to start with, extensions from there

Work Mode: Mostly remote, occasional onsite days in BK

Interview Mode: 1-2 rounds, MS Teams

Job Overview: A leading utility provider in Brooklyn, New York, is looking for a Senior Performance Test Engineer to develop, execute, and optimize automated performance load testing for the eGIS project across ArcFM Desktop, Web, and Mobile platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in LoadRunner, JMeter, and performance analysis tools to ensure our GIS systems operate at peak efficiency. They must articulate and report findings effectively so that the system can be continuously improved.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop Automated Performance Test Scripts:

• Create and maintain performance test scripts using LoadRunner, JMeter, and other relevant tools.
• Simulate real-world user behavior and analyze system response times under varying loads.

2. Execution & Monitoring:

• Execute performance, load, stress, and scalability tests on ArcFM Desktop, Web, and Mobile.
• Use Dynatrace, SiteScope, or other APM tools to monitor infrastructure, database, and application performance.
• Identify system bottlenecks and analyze key metrics like TPS, Hits/sec, CPU utilization, and memory leaks.

3. Analysis & Reporting:

• Provide detailed performance analysis reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Work closely with developers, DBAs, and infrastructure teams to optimize application and database performance.

4. Continuous Improvement & Troubleshooting:

• Proactively identify performance risks and recommend optimizations.
• Collaborate with IT teams to fine-tune database queries, optimize network configurations, and enhance server performance.
• Assist in developing scalable automation solutions for ongoing performance testing needs.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 12+ years of experience in performance engineering and automated testing.
• Strong experience in LoadRunner (Controller, VuGen, Performance Center), JMeter, and API performance testing.
• Expertise in monitoring tools like Dynatrace, SiteScope, or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience in database performance tuning for Oracle and SQL Server.
• Knowledge of Web, Citrix, Click & Script, SOAP, RTE, and SAPGUI protocols for performance testing.
• Experience in Git, Azure DevOps, or equivalent for version control and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to articulate technical findings and collaborate across teams.
• Experience with Application Performance Management (APM).
• Experience with Campaign Performance Analysis.
• Experience with Performance Testing Tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in GIS technologies (ArcFM, ArcGIS Server, Web Adapters, Mobile GIS).
• Understanding of cloud-based performance testing solutions.
• Experience in scripting languages like Python or PowerShell for automation.

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