Testing Engineering Advisor

Job DescriptionProviding performance test consulting and test leadership services for enterprise applications and infrastructure including distributed Internet technologies (J2EE, web services, etc.), client/server applications, mainframe environments and infrastructure components.Provide technical leadership to the team for the following activitiesDesigning, Developing and Executing Performance Test Cases and Scripts through analysis of Product Specifications and Performance Test RequirementsProviding expertise on Performance Testing Capabilities, usage of Load Runner and other Load Testing / Monitoring ToolsMonitoring Test Results and Analyze Performance Metrics from Windows, Unix, Web Server, Test Tools and the applicationIdentifying bottle-necks and tuning points.Partnering close with Development to Characterize and improve application scalability and performanceSpecific Job ResponsibilitiesAbility to analyze / interpret technical data and ability to identify / resolve system bottlenecks.Ability to identify potential limitations in software architectures including expert troubleshooting and analytical skills. Expert understanding of throughput, latency, memory and CPU utilization.Ability to plan and execute activities around assignments on stand-alone integration projects or as part of larger application development projectsMust have excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to write clear and concise technical presentations. Strong influencing skills.Capable of working independently with a strong commitment to quality.Capability of multi-tasking or work across several parallel project perhaps in difference project phasesTeam work and a collaborative approach. Ability to work independently yet be a Team Player.Ability to manage and mentor a team of performance engineers in addition to sound technical capability.Ability to handle multiple projects, engagements and interact effectively with customers and internal stakeholdersDesired Skills & ExperienceThis role will require 10+ years’ experience in multiple IT areas that include analysis, design, evaluation, and development with 3 to 5 years’ experience in Performance characterization.Requires broad application development experience with Java JEE, Application Servers (Tomcat), Frameworks, SOA or similar technologies, relational database (Oracle, UNIX DB2, Sybase) on Solaris, AIX or Linux platforms.Knowledge of Performance Testing Tools (HP Load Runner, HP Performance Center) and Monitoring and Diagnostics tools (Dynatrace - Java, C/C++, jprobe, jprofiler, others)Prior experience with researching, adopting and using new technology. Experience with creating and promoting best practicesFinancial industry experience desired.Technical Skill Set RequirementsExpertise in performance test design, test scripting, execution, monitoring & analysis of complex multi-tier distributed applications in both .J2EE and .NET platformsperformance testing and monitoring tools knowledge (Micro Focus Load runner, Dynatrace, Perfmon, Team quest)Database concepts and familiarity with Oracle/DB2Exposure to different flavors of Unix (Solaris, AIX, Linux) and windows operating systemsPosting Date:Department:Delivery - QAT Solutions - HP, Prov & LS - 1421950021