Performance Test Engineer

Overview

Design and execute performance testing for medical devices, embedded software, and web apps

Key Responsibilities

• performance testing
• test automation
• ci/cd
• metrics reporting
• load testing
• code review

Tasks

-Conduct comprehensive performance testing across software products, including medical devices and web applications. -Review and approve code/test pull requests. -Participate in all levels of testing as required. -Troubleshoot environmental setup issues related to performance testing. -Contribute to multiple codebases while providing technical leadership within Agile teams. -Collaborate with architects to drive performance testing standards and optimize performance, scalability, and reliability. -Implement and maintain software automation tools based on software development technologies. -Organize and control the software testing process to deliver high-quality software. -Design frameworks and implement design patterns to support performance testing. -Drive discussions for determining the appropriate testing level for implemented functionality. -Track and report performance test results and metrics, including response times, error rates, throughput, CPU and memory utilization, and latency. -Design and lead the technical development and direction of the functional group. -Design and execute various non-functional test scenarios for performance, load, scalability, reliability, and endurance testing. -Enhance continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) techniques across teams. -Apply source code management tools effectively. -Utilize data analytics to assess product usage characteristics and patterns. -Coordinate with third-party partners in developing and executing performance testing. -Train and coach the functional group on automated software performance tests and build pipelines. -Support performance testing activities at all levels of the test pyramid. -Advise on software test automation feasibility, implementation, process improvements, and maintenance plans. -Identify test data requirements and manage dynamic software test data creation. -Collaborate effectively with peer engineers and architects to solve complex problems. -Create training documentation and conduct knowledge transfer sessions.

Requirements

• performance testing
• sdet
• c#
• python
• azure
• jmeter

What You Bring

-Demonstrate mastery of software performance test techniques. -Minimum of 8 years of experience in an SDET role, with at least 5 years in Performance Testing. -Proficiency in object-oriented programming and applications/embedded software development with languages such as .NET C#, C++, and Python. -HSA & DCFSA -Experience with APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP. -Solid understanding of HTTP protocols, web technologies, and REST APIs. -Familiarity with performance monitoring and analysis tools like Grafana. -Proficient in performance testing using tools like JMeter. -Experience in a transformational growth environment, particularly in R&D organizations. -Demonstrate expert-level knowledge in computer science fundamentals, such as design patterns, data structures, object-oriented programming, and software design.

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Benefits

-Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D -Employee Assistance Program -Transportation benefits -Short and long-term disability -Medical, Dental & Vision -Company Paid Time off or State Sick Leave

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

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