Kforce Inc · 7 hours ago
Performance Test Engineer
Okemos, MI
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$40/hr - $60/hr
7+ years expKforce Inc is seeking a Performance Test Engineer who will be responsible for designing and leading performance testing strategies. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in performance testing and optimization of applications, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Design and lead comprehensive performance testing strategies aligned with business requirements and project goals
Create, configure, and execute test scripts in tools such as JMeter to simulate realistic workloads
Monitor and diagnose application performance using APM tools (e.g., Dynatrace)
Integrate performance testing and monitoring within CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins
Conduct capacity planning and provide recommendations for scaling applications in cloud or containerized environments
Use version control systems (e.g., Bitbucket) to manage test scripts, configurations, and documentation
Collaborate with development, DevOps, and operations teams to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks
Deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot applications running in Kubernetes or similar container orchestration environments
Generate detailed performance reports, dashboards, and analysis for stakeholders
Perform root cause analysis for complex performance issues
Advocate performance engineering best practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Document test strategies, configurations, tuning recommendations, and lessons learned
Participate in planning sessions to establish realistic performance targets and ensure dependencies are addressed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
7+ years of experience in applications and systems performance testing and monitoring
5+ years of experience in application development
Strong hands-on experience with JMeter or similar performance testing tools
Experience managing and optimizing performance in Kubernetes or containerized environments
Experience working in agile development environments
Knowledge of CI/CD integration and version control tools (e.g., Jenkins, Bitbucket)
Proficiency with APM tools (e.g., Dynatrace) for monitoring, diagnostics, and root cause analysis
Strong skills with databases, SQL, and Linux environments
Excellent communication skills and ability to independently resolve complex problems
Ability to interpret performance data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for optimization
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Company
Kforce Inc
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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