Performance Test Engineer
Athlone based role seeking a skilled Performance Test Engineer with a passion for optimizing backend systems.
About the Role:
* Design, develop and execute performance tests for backend systems.
* Analyze test results to identify performance bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
* Collaborate with development and operations teams to optimize system performance.
* Create and maintain detailed test plans, test scripts, and test data.
* Monitor system performance and provide regular reports to stakeholders.
* Identify and implement tools and processes to enhance testing efficiency.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
* Proven experience as a Performance Test Engineer, with a focus on backend systems.
* Proficiency in performance testing tools (e.g. JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling).
* Strong understanding of backend architectures, databases, and APIs.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
* Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Python, Shell).
* Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g. Grafana, Prometheus).