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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Performs integrations, stress, load, regression and performance testing to validate production readiness of software applications and infrastructure for stability and performance
Provides Performance testing software systems support for respective business unit
Coordinates and execute upon the creation of Test Cases, scripts and performance test execution
Design, develop, and execute scripts which validate, to a high degree of confidence, test cases defined within the project’s test plan
Perform automated load/performance testing across multiple messaging protocols (including HTTP), focusing on overall application performance – validating that application response and outputs accurately reflect business requirements
Tracks and communicates task progress, status, and key performance metrics
Report defects found in testing diligently, promptly, and accurately, using standard defect tracking tools
Communicate effectively across multiple teams/external vendors (Operations, Project Teams, Quality Service, ), different personnel (Developers, Scrum Masters, Project Managers, ) when required
Expected to maintain technical expertise via self-education in areas governing computer sciences, performance/load testing dictums, and Quality Assurance
Design, develop, and execute performance test cases and scripts through analysis of product specifications and software requirements, mentoring other test team members