Job Description

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Senior Performance Engineer
Lead I - Software Testing
Who We Are:
Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.
UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.
With us, you'll create a boundless impact that transforms your career--and the lives of people across the world.
Visit us at UST.com.
You Are:
UST is searching for a Senior Performance Engineer who will collaborate with product architecture teams to review engineering practices and embed performance engineering early in the SDLC.
The opportunity:
Define Performance/NFR test strategies and plans; drive definition of test cases supporting NFR testing.
Consult and support client in strategy, tool alignment, and performance engineering practices.
Partner with supporting teams to review production stats, validate test accuracy, and implement continuous improvement practices.
Build and manage a performance testing team to deliver high-quality, efficient output.
Support script creation in JMeter and lead performance test execution.
Collect metrics, analyze results, and provide performance tuning recommendations.
This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.
What you need:
8+ years of experience in Performance Testing and Performance Engineering (Tuning, Profiling, Monitoring, and providing performance solutions).
Experience as a Performance Lead, managing enterprise-level performance programs across multiple applications.
Strong expertise in API and Web-based applications supporting high user volume with experience in reviewing and analyzing architecture in detail.
Proven background in designing, scripting, executing, and collecting metrics for performance testing.
Demonstrated experience in performance testing from strategy to execution.
Strong experience managing teams and delivering performance engineering services for large clients.
Must Have: 3+ years of hands-on experience in JMeter.
Experience in other tools such as LoadRunner, Neoload (highly valued).
Strong knowledge of API/Webservices Testing.
Hands-on experience with monitoring tools: AppDynamics, Dynatrace, JConsole, JVisualVM, Datadog, Splunk, Application Insights, etc.
Experience delivering performance testing across SaaS, PaaS, and on-premises technologies, including public cloud environments.
Familiarity with AWS/Azure/GCP cloud platform architectures (advantage).
Hands-on experience working in Agile environments.
Skills
Performance Testing
JMeter (Must-Have)
LoadRunner, Neoload (or other performance testing tools)
API/Webservices Testing
Performance Engineering & Monitoring Tools (AppDynamics, Dynatrace, Datadog, Splunk, etc.)
Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.
Role Location: Remote
Compensation Range: $68,000-$102,000
Benefits
Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.
What we believe:
We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters belonging, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.
Humility:
We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.
Humanity:
Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.
Integrity:
We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
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Skills:
Performance Testing,Jmeter,Load Runner
About Company:
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world's best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients' organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact--touching billions of lives in the process.