Senior Software Test Engineer

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$55.00/hr - $58.60/hr

This is a fully remote role, work to be done in PST hours.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Quality Test Engineer / SDET to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in both Functional (Playwright) and Performance (Load Runner) testing, with strong proficiency in Playwright for automation and Load Runner (Dev Web / True Client protocol) for performance testing. Additionally, a solid understanding of Node.js and its impact on application performance is crucial for success in this role.

Must-Have Skills:

• Playwright – Strong hands-on experience on Type Script based Playwright functional Automation
• Load Runner – Strong hands-on experience with Load Runner (Dev Web/True Client protocols preferred)
• Performance Engineering – End-to-end experience in performance testing, analysis, and optimization
• Node.js or Java – Solid programming experience in either Node.js or Java, with the ability to understand and optimize application performance

Requirements:

• Overall experience: 6-10 years in the software industry
• Load Runner experience: 3 years
• Playwright experience: 3 years
• Node.js: 3 years

Responsibilities:

Functional Test Automation:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust functional test suites using Playwright to ensure high-quality releases.
• Build and scale automated UI and API test coverage for web applications.
• Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.

Performance Testing:

• Design and execute performance testing strategies for complex, large-scale applications.
• Utilize Load Runner (Dev Web/True Client protocols) to simulate various load scenarios and assess system behavior under different conditions.
• Analyze performance bottlenecks and provide actionable insights for optimization.
• Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in Playwright and Load Runner, leveraging their full capabilities for both functional and performance testing needs.
• Also demonstrate expert-level proficiency in Load Runner and JMeter to conduct performance tests, analyze results, and provide actionable insights for optimization.

Node.js Expertise:

• Possess a deep understanding of Node.js and its performance characteristics.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize Node.js applications for responsiveness and scalability.
• Work closely with developers, quality engineers, and system architects to ensure test strategies align with system design and performance expectations.
• Participate in planning and design discussions to advocate for quality and performance early in the development lifecycle.

Monitoring and Analysis:

• Implement monitoring solutions to track system performance in real-time.
• Analyze logs, metrics, and test results to generate detailed performance reports for stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes, tools, and frameworks.
• Stay up to date with emerging testing trends and advocate for best practices in test automation and performance engineering.

Our Fortune Technology client is ranked as one of the best companies to work with, in the world. As a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, they foster a progressive culture, creativity, and a flexible work environment using cutting-edge technologies.

• Mid-Senior level

• Contract

• Information Technology
• Industries:
  Technology, Information and Internet