Performance Tester

Performance Tester - Financial Management System Implementation

Location:

• Candidate must be located in Houston, Texas.


• Hybrid work policy: ability to work remotely regularly but required to attend office meetings, trainings, and other business events as per company policy.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Performance Tester to support the implementation of a Financial Management System (FMS). The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in designing, executing, and analyzing performance testing scenarios while working to optimize system behavior under load. This position is based in Houston, Texas, operating on a hybrid working policy. The candidate may work remotely regularly but must be available to attend in-office meetings, trainings, and business requirements as needed. The assignment is expected to last 7 months.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute performance testing scenarios using tools such as LoadRunner, JMeter, and other industry-standard solutions.


• Create advanced scripts leveraging C, JavaScript, and performance testing tool features to reflect real-world user activity.


• Analyze system architecture and identify bottlenecks or potential performance risks in the Financial Management System (FMS) implementation.


• Monitor and capture system metrics, including CPU utilization, memory leaks, network performance, and disk I/O, during testing phases.


• Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to define system performance requirements and acceptance criteria.


• Document detailed test results, provide analysis, and present actionable recommendations for application optimization to stakeholders and management.


• Integrate performance testing workflows with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins or Azure DevOps.


• Conduct root cause analysis on performance issues and support troubleshooting efforts to resolve system inefficiencies.


• Recommend and implement optimization strategies to improve system scalability, reliability, and responsiveness.

Experience and Skills:

• 5-8 years of performance testing experience, including script creation, test execution, and performance analysis.


• Strong understanding of system architecture, databases, and web technologies.


• Proficiency in performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, and familiarity with advanced scripting features.


• Hands-on experience with scripting languages such as C and JavaScript to develop robust and customized test scenarios.


• Deep knowledge of system resource monitoring during stress testing (e.g., CPU, memory leaks, network, disk I/O).


• Prior experience integrating performance testing tools into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps).


• Demonstrated ability to provide actionable insights and recommendations based on test results and performance analysis.


• Exposure to cloud platforms and cloud-based architecture is a plus.


• Detail-oriented with high accuracy in test execution and reporting.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and present results to stakeholders.

Duration:

• Project duration: 7 months.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.