DirecciónOur opportunity
A Performance Test Engineer is responsible for delivering and managing Performance Test and quality activities for wide range of international projects / programs, ensuring those are carried out to the agreed requirements, complying with Audit and Regulatory standards.
You will support internal initiative, play the role of Test Engineer across all Projects Portfolio, and advise Test Managers on best application performance practices that protect Zurich’s best interests.
Also, you will be responsible for the maintenance, integration and expansion of Load Injection and Application Monitoring Infrastructure capacities
Your role
As a Junior Performance Test Engineer your main responsibilities will involve :
- Accountable for all Technical Proofs of Concept to confirm Performance Testing’s technical feasibility before Projects are started.
- Analyze Load & Performance Test requirements from internal customers.
- Define Performance Test Strategy and Test Plan
- Manage Performance testing delivery on the assigned projects.
- Work closely with Performance Test Managers to understand and resolve any concerns before they escalate into issues.
- Manage key stakeholders, and act as a trusted advisor
- Analyze Infrastructure metrics / logs to detect Bottlenecks and scalability issues
- Ensure that standard processes and deliverables are followed and that any deviations are managed, and the risks and potential outcome of those risks communicated and accepted
- Work with other Test Managers to ensure Load & Performance needs are properly identified, designed, scheduled and budgeted in their projects.
- Accountable for Load Injection Infrastructure Set-up, Maintenance, Upgrading and Improvement Plan (Hardware, Load Injection Tools, licensing) to ensure its efficiency and scalability to provide best service to all customers.
- Accountable for Load Injection Infrastructure’s Integration with most common Application Performance Monitoring and Observability tools used by customers on Cloud / On-Prem infrastructure, to provide consolidated results overview from User Interface and Infrastructure perspectives.
- Foster Load & Performance Testing Service and actively participate in Service Strategy Definition, Innovation and Business development.
And participate actively in Zurich Group initiatives.
Your Skills and Experience
As a Junior Performance Test Engineer your skills and qualifications will ideally include :
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Information Technology and 8 or more years of experience in related field such a Load and Performance, Application Performance Management or similar
- Experience in quality and testing technology, preferably in Insurance Industry
- Experience in leading high technological and multicultural skilled teams, based in nearshore / offshore.
- Must have leadership experience providing Performance testing services for multiple business units, applications and protocols.
- Strong Analytical skills : Infrastructure Monitoring Diagnostics and Bottleneck Identification
- ITSQB Quality and Test Manager or similar
- Knowledge of databases, middleware, web services and related standards
- Positive attitude, strong communication (verbal and written) & interpersonal skills
Team player and able to create and work in a collaborative environment.
- Act as a trusted advisor for the Test Managers by having a holistic view of the different alternatives that would provide a solution to the customer / s
- High experience to discuss technical topics in business terms, including but not limited to give presentations to an audience with different level of technological maturity.
- Ability to think outside of the box and be innovative by keeping abreast of new trends, identifying opportunities to bring in change for business benefit.
- Fluent written and spoken English (additionally, German would be highly valuable)
- Global, critical, innovative thinking with good presentation skills
TECHNICAL SKILLS :
- MicroFocus LoadRunner Enterprise (must)
- Application Performance Monitoring tools in On-Prem and Cloud infrastructure (Dynatrace, Splunk, App Insights, CloudWatch)
- Experience with CI / CD tools : Bamboo, Azure DevOps or Jenkins
- Agile Tools (TFS, JIRA) (nice-to-have)
- Knowledge in some programing languages (C, Java, Javascript, Python)
What we offer?
- Option to work remotely within Spain even up to 100% - you choose; with option to work abroad up to 25 days yearly.
- 300 euros net to set up your home office and additional monthly home office allowance.
- Wide range of internal and external trainings , including free English, German and Spanish classes depending on the needs
- Ticket restaurant or flexibility to exchange it for other benefits.
- Life, accident, and Health Insurance
- Collective Life Retirement Plan
- 2000 referral bonus if you bring other talented people like you.
- Special banking and insurance conditions plus Exclusive Employees discounts
- Functional diversity benefits
- Events : summer and Christmas party, different activities like hiking, investment, beach volley club and many more
- No dress code.
LI-Hybrid
Who we are
Looking for a challenging and inspiring work environment where you can make a difference? At Zurich millions of individuals and businesses place their trust in our products and services every day.
Our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, enabling, businesses and communities to face a world of risk with confidence.
Imagine if you could help people do this all over the world. You’d give them confidence and reassurance by protecting what they love most.
It’s a big challenge, but you will be supported by a world-class team who believe in helping you to reach your full potential and deliver on our promises.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Zurich we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race / ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.
So be challenged. Be inspired. Help us make a difference.
You are the heart & soul of Zurich!
At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?
Let’s continue to grow together!
- Location(s) : ES - Barcelona
- Remote working : Yes
- Schedule : Full Time
- Recruiter name : Maria Eugenia Torres
