What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guidewire Performance Tester position at METRIX IT SOLUTIONS INC?
Guidewire Performance Tester at Plano, TX
Contract
Job Description:
We are seeking a Guidewire Performance Tester with strong hands on experience in performance and load testing of Guidewire PolicyCenter / ClaimCenter / BillingCenter applications. The candidate will be responsible for validating system performance, scalability, reliability, and stability under expected and peak load conditions for Guidewire implementations and modernization programs.
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Key Responsibilities
• Design and execute performance, load, stress, endurance, and scalability tests for Guidewire applications
• Analyze performance requirements and identify critical business transactions (NB, Endorsements, Renewals, FNOL, Claims lifecycle)
• Develop and maintain performance test scripts using LoadRunner / JMeter / K6
• Execute performance tests for UI, API, and batch jobs
• Monitor system behavior and analyze results across application, middleware, and database layers
• Identify bottlenecks, perform root cause analysis (CPU, memory, GC, DB, network), and recommend tuning actions
• Work closely with development, architecture, and infrastructure teams to resolve performance issues
• Prepare performance test reports, dashboards, and recommendations for stakeholders
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Required Skills & Qualifications
• 5–7 years of experience in performance testing
• Strong hands on experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter / ClaimCenter / BillingCenter
• Expertise in performance testing tools such as LoadRunner / JMeter / K6
• Good understanding of P&C Insurance domain
• Experience testing web services / APIs (REST/SOAP)
• Strong SQL skills for database validation and performance analysis
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery models