Performance Test Engineer

Kforce Inc

Okemos, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Apache JMeter, Best Practices, Capacity Management, Cloud Applications, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, DevOps, Documentation, Identify Issues, Jenkins, Performance Analysis, Performance Engineering, Performance Testing, Problem Solving Skills, Reporting Dashboards, Root Cause Analysis, Software Administration, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Test Scripts, Test Strategy
LOCATION
Okemos, MI
POSTED
30+ days ago

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Performance Test Engineer in Okemos MI.

Summary --------

We are looking for a Performance EngineerPerformance Testing Specialist. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in performance testing, monitoring, and optimization of applications. The candidate should be a strong problem solver with excellent analytical skills capable of designing and executing complex performance strategies and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities ----------------

  • Design and lead comprehensive performance testing strategies aligned with business requirements and project goals
  • 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 CICD 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

About the Company

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Kforce Inc

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/