Job Description

ABOUT MORGAN STANLEY


Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in more than 41 countries, the Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. For further information about Morgan Stanley, please visit www.morganstanley.com.


ABOUT PARAMETRIC


Parametric is part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, the asset management division of Morgan Stanley. We partner with advisors, institutions, and consultants to build portfolios focused on what's important to them and their clients. A leader in custom solutions for more than 30 years, we help investors access efficient market exposures, solve implementation challenges, and design multi-asset portfolios that respond to their evolving needs. We also offer systematic alpha and alternative strategies to complement clients' core holdings.


This role is part of Parametric's hybrid working model, which includes working in the office 3 days a week and choosing to work remotely or in the office the remaining days of the week.


ABOUT TEAM


The Quality Assurance team at Parametric:


We work among agile development/delivery teams to test and deliver custom software used by Parametric business users and customers We are integral to ensuring software and system quality through understanding business requirements, test planning, test automation, test execution and acceptance testing



ABOUT THE ROLE


We are looking for individuals that have a strong curiosity and passion for learning new things, while focused on meeting or exceeding client expectations. As a Performance Testing Engineer, you will ensure the high performance, stability, and scalability of our software applications. You will design, execute, and analyze performance tests, identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, and collaborate with development teams to optimize system performance.




PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES

Performance Testing:

Design, development, and execution of performance testing strategies and test plans. Establish and maintain performance testing standards and best practices within the team. Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define performance requirements and expectations. Continuous performance testing by integrating to CI/CD pipeline

Performance Testing Expertise:

Design and implement performance tests, including load tests, stress tests, and endurance tests. Utilize performance testing tools and frameworks (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, BlazeMeter). Analyze performance test results to identify performance bottlenecks, areas for improvement, and potential issues. Develop and implement solutions to address performance issues, including code optimizations and infrastructure improvements. Monitor system performance in production environments and identify potential performance degradation.

Collaboration and Communication:

Work closely with development teams to understand application architecture and identify potential performance risks. Clearly communicate performance test results, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders. Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on performance-related aspects of the code. Document performance test plans, procedures, and results.

Continuous Improvement:

Stay up-to-date with the latest performance testing tools, techniques, and best practices. Propose and implement improvements to the performance testing process and tools. Contribute to the development and maintenance of performance testing documentation and knowledge base.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required Experience: 4+ years


Skill set: Performance Testing, Cloud based platforms (AWS, Azure) AI powered tools

Primary Skills

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field 4+ years of experience in performance testing, with a strong focus on load testing, stress testing, and endurance testing. Must have experience and exposure to cloud based platforms like AWS and Azure, AI powered tools. Preferably expertise around performance engineering and performance monitoring tools like Datadog, Dynatrace and AppDynamics. Expertise in Continuous performance testing by integrating to CI/CD pipeline. Experience with performance testing tools and frameworks (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, BlazeMeter). Strong understanding of system architecture, network protocols, and database performance. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java).

Good to Have Skills

Experience with Financial services industry
Parametric believes each member of our organization makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties and qualifications. It is our expectation that every member of our team will offer his/her/their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our client services.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.


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Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.