Performance Engineer at Standard Bank Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

Build appropriate performance test scenarios, this includes various types of performance scenarios i.e. Exploratory, Baseline, Load, Volume, Stress and Soak Test scenarios. Ensure correct execution of performance test scenarios, ensure they meet acceptable quality levels when reviewed against performance test standards. Collect all required metrics during and after test and populate results using standard performance test report templates. Monitor Server health and error rates during performance test execution. Deliver performance testing project activities according to plan, and be able to identify potential risks and issues upfront. Actively seek ways to unblock issues by identifying and communicating with stakeholders, through collaboration be able to resolve or escalate appropriately.  Running end-to-end performance test projects within an agile environment.  Performance testing cloud applications in Microsoft Azure.  Providing innovative solutions in order to streamline current processes using different technologies within the business and the performance test team. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• First Degree in Information Studies
• Professional and industry related certifications e.g., automated testing tools, script writing.
• Non Functional testing: Non-functional testing skills like Security and Usability testing, Cloud Certification.

Experience

• 8-10 years proven working experience in Software Development Life Cycle. Track record in the automation of testing approaches, tools and load balancing and performance testing.  Other Nonfunctional testing types/Cloud certification an advantage.
• Loadrunner Protocols used are HTTP/HTML, Web TruClient. 
• Jmeter,  Neoload Web HTTP/HTML and APIs, Test Automation using Selenium and Java.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Behavioural Competencies:

• Taking Action
• Team Working
• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Checking Details

Technical Competencies

• Performance Engineering.
• Intelligent Testing & Automation.
• Quality Assurance.
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies & Tools.
• Structured Test Methods & Processes.