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Job Title
Junior Guidewire PolicyCenter Performance Engineer
Overview / Summary
We are seeking a Junior Guidewire PolicyCenter Performance Engineer to support performance testing, monitoring, analysis, and reporting for Guidewire PolicyCenter and BillingCenter applications. This role is ideal for candidates with foundational Guidewire knowledge and experience in performance engineering using LoadRunner and JMeter. The candidate will work closely with the onshore performance testing lead, senior analysts, QA teams, and developers to ensure optimal system performance and scalability.
Key Responsibilities
< data-end="778" data-start="746">Performance Testing Support- Assist in designing and executing performance test scenarios for PolicyCenter
- Support load, stress, and endurance testing activities
- Help simulate real-world business transactions including quote, bind, endorsement, and renewal
- Develop and maintain performance test scripts using LoadRunner and JMeter
- Parameterize scripts and handle dynamic correlations
- Ensure scripts align with business workflows
- Monitor application performance during test execution, including CPU, memory, database performance, and response times
- Analyze performance test results and identify bottlenecks
- Work with senior team members to interpret logs, traces, and metrics
- Gain understanding of PolicyCenter architecture and key transactions
- Support validation of performance across integrations and APIs
- Assist in identifying inefficient queries or configuration issues
- Log and track performance defects
- Prepare basic performance reports and dashboards
- Collaborate with development and database teams for issue resolution
Required Qualifications
< data-end="1984" data-start="1969">Experience- 3 5 years of experience in performance testing
- Exposure to Guidewire PolicyCenter (internship or project experience acceptable)
- Good understanding and experience with LoadRunner
- Basic knowledge of performance testing tools such as JMeter
- Understanding of web applications, APIs, and client-server architecture
- Basic SQL knowledge for data validation
- Familiarity with PolicyCenter workflows, including the quote-to-bind lifecycle
- Understanding of insurance basics is a plus
- Ability to analyze response times and identify performance issues
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
- Good communication skills and willingness to learn
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to APM tools such as Dynatrace, AppDynamics, or Splunk
- Basic knowledge of cloud environments including AWS or Azure
- Understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies
- Knowledge of API testing tools such as Postman or REST clients
Key Success Metrics
- Accuracy and reliability of performance test execution
- Timely identification of performance issues
- Quality of reports and insights provided
- Continuous improvement in Guidewire and performance testing skills
What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future
HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.
At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.
Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.
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