Performance Tester Spartan - 3.5 Phoenix, AZ Job Details Contract $60 - $65 an hour 20 hours ago Qualifications Jira TestNG Selenium Java JavaScript Full Job Description Overview Join our dynamic team as a Performance Tester and become a vital driver of software excellence! In this role, you will lead the charge in evaluating system performance, ensuring applications meet high standards of speed, scalability, and reliability. Your expertise will help shape seamless user experiences across diverse platforms, including mobile and web environments. Be part of an innovative environment where your testing skills directly contribute to delivering top-tier software solutions that delight users worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical prowess in a fast-paced, collaborative setting that values continuous improvement and quality assurance. Duties Design, develop, and execute comprehensive performance testing strategies for various applications, including mobile (Android and iOS) and web-based systems. Utilize industry-leading tools such as LoadRunner, JMeter, Selenium, TestNG, and Performance Center to simulate user loads and analyze system behavior under stress. Develop and maintain automated test scripts using scripting languages like Python, JavaScript, Java, or C#, integrating with CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing cycles. Conduct thorough root cause analysis on performance bottlenecks by analyzing logs, database queries (MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle), and system metrics to identify issues swiftly. Collaborate with development teams during the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) to ensure performance requirements are incorporated from requirements gathering through deployment. Perform system testing, functional testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and regression testing to validate application stability across platforms including Android and iOS devices. Track defects using tools such as Jira or HP ALM; document test cases meticulously; participate in Agile ceremonies like Scrum or Kanban to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software. Support release management activities by validating new builds through QA test planning, test case design, and QA/QC processes to uphold software quality standards.