Performance Test Engineer

Performance Test Engineer - LoadRunner CloudCharlotte / Remote Contract U.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor currentlySkills Required10 years' experience with Client/Mercury Interactive suite of automated testing tools required (version 11.5 (and above) of Load Runner/Performance Center).Hands-on experience with Load Runner Cloud and Jmeter.Working knowledge of various LR protocols - required. (WebServices & Web protocols is a must).4 + years of hands-on experience working with server monitoring tools (AppDynamics and Splunk)Experience load testing MicroservicesKnowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products.Experience using Sharepoint, working knowledge of MS Excel.Knowledge of Power BI will be a good add-on.Working knowledge of SQL – can create ad-hoc queries to verify test results or troubleshoot issues.Programming experience, preferably C/C++, Java, and shell scripting a plus.Knowledge of C is required for scripting purposes. Java/ Shell Scripting/ Python is plus.Good analysis skills are required.Working knowledge of software/hardware quality assurance methodologies.Knowledge of software development methodologies (Agile and Scrum)Agile process hands-on experience is required.Knowledge of Batch Jobs processing. Performance Testing of applications without the use of The Loadrunner tool.Excellent communication skills required - able to communicate well with Functional Test Manager, project team, other Testing Eng. Svcs team members.Skilled at leading meetings, documenting test results, status updates, etc.Flexibility when needed for overlap onshore hoursGood understanding and skill with performance engineering.AdditionalGood to have but optional hands-on experience with postman / jmeter and jprofiler.Serves as a mentor to lower-level testing analysts and may provide work direction to others in the testing team(s).Ability to work independently to define, manage, and complete activitiesAbility to track and develop metrics for quality assuranceTo the extent that it is reasonable, go the extra mile to make sure that each individual's needs are met.Tailors the information to appeal to the level and interest of othersOutlines potential cost/savings outcomes of technology useUnderstands how the IT group operates and how his/her role meets customer needs and creates valueIdentifies opportunities or problems and acts quickly and decisively to respond to the situationTakes initiative to work on challenging or "stretch" work assignmentsBachelor of Science degree or Equivalent or 4+ years of experience