Non-Functional Tester

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3-6 months

Location- Leeds

Objectives

* Whilst working on the project, the primary objectives of the Performance Test Specialist are:

* Generate Workload Analysis Document / Performance Test Design

* Create and execute Performance Test Scripts

* Log test results and defects

* Create Performance Test Evaluation report

* Report testing progress and issues to the Test Manager

Responsibilities:

* The project Performance Test Specialist will:

* Produce Workload Analysis Document / Performance Test Design and Performance Test Scripts from project non functional specifications

* Review non functional specifications to verify that they are unambiguous and testable

* Execute the performance tests prescribed within the Workload Analysis Document / Performance Test Design and document any deviation from the test scenarios as originally defined

* Generating test data for load testing

* Log the results of the tests and present any extrapolation required to indicate how the application may perform in production environment

* Document defects discovered during the running of the tests

* Work with Technical Lead to rectify issues encountered during testing and tune the application performance

* Retest any defects raised and fixed.

* Reporting Progress to the Test Manager

* Summarise performance testing in the Performance Test Evaluation report

Technology Skills

* Expertise in Performance testing tools and techniques; Jmeter is currently in use on parallel projects

* Understanding of development tools - ability to use development tools to build test utilities and to intercept and analyse data during testing.

* Understanding of operating system / cloud environment being used

* Understanding of database environment enabling the creation, manipulation and investigation of volume data.

* Fault logging / defect tracking tools - Ability to use administrative procedures and tools for logging defects and providing the ability to audit and track defects as required

Deliverables

* The project Performance Test Specialist will deliver the following artefacts to the project:

* Workload Analysis Document / Performance Test Design

* Performance Test Scripts

* Performance Test Scenarios

* Test Data required to exercise the performance tests

* Test Logs and Analysis in electronic form - to document the results of tests

Suitable candidates should submit their CV in the first instance