Software Engineer, Performance Testing

Software Engineer, Performance TestingSalary: $100k-$115k + BonusLocation: Chicago, IL/Dallas, TXHybrid role: 2 days in-office, 3 days remote***We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role******Bonus Eligible***A prestigious financial company is seeking a Performance tester experienced in the performance certification process including, performance test planning, performance test data preparation, performance test environment preparation, performance test execution and performance test result reporting to project stakeholders.QualificationsBachelor''s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience.Requires 5-7 years Performance testing experience working with a structured methodology.At least 5 years hands on Performance test execution in a structured quality environment.At least 5 or more years IT experienceExperience in the financial markets industry.Trading and derivative industry experience preferredExperienced in arranging performance test execution cycles, monitor, witness and support the performance test outcomesExperienced in extracting response data and correlation for dynamic data uses, building a load profile with ramp up and downAnalyze results and publish meaningful, pragmatic performance test metrics and resultsAbilities to communicate differences between different performance testing scenariosUnderstanding of CICD tools like Git, Gradle, Jenkins, Artifactory, Harness, Docker and Kubernetes. Testing environments would be a combination of AWS and ON-Prem.Understanding of DevOps automation tools like Terraform, AnsibleFlexibility to be on call from 5 PM to 7 AM for 3 months per year. TechnologiesDatabase experience (AWS related Postgres, Arora, etc.)Automated Testing Tool experience (i.e., Load Runner)Experience working in agile engineering environmentProgramming skills in Java or PythonExperienced and strong in Linux shell scriptingExperience with JVM, K8S, Splunk, Network monitoring tools in AWS cloud environmentExperience in using data formats like YAML, Json, Protobuf and ParquetScheduling package experience (i.e. UC4)Analysis Tools (R, Matlab) are a plusTest case management ToolsInternet / Web based technologiesNetwork technologiesCI/CD tools such as Artifactory, Jenkins, and GITCloud native applications, including Terraform experienceTechnologies used to support microservicesEncryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure management)Security controls as applied to software technologies.Responsibilities Participates and leads performance team on load testing, stress testing, and security vulnerability test cycles.Actively participates in design/technical reviews to identify design flaws that could have a negative impact on new product development.Author''s performance test planning documentation using structured, model-based techniques to insure completeness and accuracy. Leads cross team review of this documentation and independently follows up on any feedback received.Conducts performance testing on newly designed or modified applications/systems. Thoroughly analyzes, tests, and documents software quality performance to ensure new software meets performance quality standards and agreed upon Service Level Agreements.Writes clear and precise defect reports as required for identified performance flaws based on performance testing results.Monitors and updates defect reports as needed to ensure timely problem dependently follows up with design/development resources regarding defects. Follows agreed upon SDLC procedures to ensure that all information system products and services meet both explicit and implicit quality standards, performance requirements, audit requirements.Assists Production Support by testing time sensitive defects and providing advice on system functionality as it relates to performance quality standards.Provides environment requirements and specificationsIdentify, evaluate, and recommend performance testing tools - provided by Dice

Created: 2025-11-15