Performance Tester

Summary

Join Ardent as a Performance Tester and lead the planning, execution, and analysis of performance tests to ensure application stability, scalability, and responsiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify bottlenecks and provide actionable insights using tools like JMeter or LoadRunner. This remote position requires working standard business hours in the Eastern Time Zone. Ardent offers competitive benefits, professional development, and a flexible, collaborative culture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in performance testing and a passion for optimizing system performance. We are committed to the well-being and professional development of our employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in performance testing
• Proficiency with performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data sets
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams and collaborating on large-scale projects
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and performance testing methodologies
• Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive test plans, including detailed checklists, user scenarios, and pass/fail criteria
• Define the scope and objectives of performance testing for each project
• Conduct various performance tests such as load testing, stress testing, scalability testing, endurance testing, and volume testing
• Use industry-standard tools to simulate real-world usage and identify potential performance issues
• Analyze test data and interpret graphs to identify key performance metrics
• Diagnose performance bottlenecks and provide detailed analysis of test results
• Offer actionable recommendations based on test results to improve system performance
• Suggest performance optimizations and best practices to development teams
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA engineers, and project managers, to address performance issues
• Participate in defect triage meetings and assist in prioritizing performance-related defects
• Document test results thoroughly and create detailed reports for stakeholders
• Log defects in a tracking tool and provide clear descriptions and reproduction steps
• Keep abreast of the latest industry trends, tools, and best practices in performance testing
• Evaluate new performance testing tools and technologies for potential adoption

Benefits

• Highly competitive benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible
• Remote work