Software Test Engineer - LoadRunner/ Performance Center

Software Test Engineer - LoadRunner/ Performance Center

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Job Description

Essential Functions – As a Senior Software Test Engineer, you will become a part of the Issuer Processing Performance Test Engineering team, where you will be accountable for the creation of application/system/service performance plans and models. You will work with architects, developers, product owners/managers, project managers and test engineers to define adequate testing strategies, scripts and scenarios to evaluate, troubleshoot, tune and certify applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test plans, scenarios and scripts, related to application performance, capacity and resiliency
• Analyze, review and present performance results with recommendations to delivery teams and business groups
• Work with development and DevOps to troubleshoot and improve identified performance bottlenecks
• Document software defects, using JIRA and report defects to software developers
• Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates
• Identify and drive standards for high-quality test approach and execution parameters.
• Maintain a common documentation library of standardized processes and procedures
• Cultivate, support, and promote an organizational culture that provides for high performance, high morale, integrity, and teamwork
• Clearly communicate both formally and informally project/program status, risk and impact, escalating when/where appropriate
• Work in an agile development environment, collaborating with the teams to deliver quality software iteratively

Qualifications

Basic
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
2 years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD, or PhD)

Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline required, advanced degree a plus
3+ years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or more than 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD)
3 or more years of hands-on Performance Testing experience with LoadRunner/ Performance Center/Load Runner Enterprise, including scripting, scenario creation, execution, and analysis
Experience with Application Performance Monitoring solutions such as Aternity APM, AppDynamics, Dynatrace, New Relic, etc.
Must be able to monitor and gather system resource statistics during test execution
Ability to translate performance requirements/specifications into meaningful and effective test scripts and scenarios
Working knowledge of scripting (C, Perl, XML, SQL, Unix shell, Microsoft Visual Basic, WSI) required
Demonstrated ability to communicate advanced technical issues both verbally and in writing to technical staff and management
Must be able to organize and prioritize workload in order to meet necessary deadlines
Able to make independent judgments/decisions within established guidelines
Have implemented standard processes, tools, and metrics to deliver large-scale projects from inception to conclusion that met quantifiable business objectives
Ability, desire, and motivation to learn quickly and pick up new skills
Demonstrate a team-driven attitude, ready to innovate, collaborate and resolve issues.

The position starts at $78,000. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, this position is eligible for bonus and equity.

Visa has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and visitors. As a condition of employment, all employees based in the U.S. are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved or as otherwise required by law.

Additional Information

Visa has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and visitors. As a condition of employment, all employees based in the U.S. are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved or as otherwise required by law.

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.