R&D Performance Testing Engineer - India Development Center
The opportunity:
Hitachi Energy is looking for Performance Testing who specialize in Load Testing of Applications to join our team, grow with us, introduce us to new ideas and test products that empower our customers. Every day, you'll work with team members across disciplines testing highly available, scalable, and reliable software. The performance testing Engineer works on technical challenges and facilitates collaborative efforts within the scrum team and across product teams, in support of the frequent delivery of quality software to the customer. The candidate should also have enthusiasm for troubleshooting, analyzing, and resolving complex problems, must demonstrate strong problem solving and communication skills, and be prepared to be an expert performance engineering resource on multiple initiatives of diverse scope.
As a R&D Engineer - Performance Testing for Enterprise Software R&D Unit you will be a part of the respective local department but also report to the R&D Team Manager.
How you'll make an impact:
- You will be working closely with internal and external customers to understand technology requirements for key projects.
- To evaluate application architectures and design performance test plans.
- Responsible for establishing performance test objectives, validate acceptance criteria, workload profiles and use case scenarios.
- To Measure and analyze performance data (workload, system, and application).
- Responsible for solving complex problems and provide clear and concise reports with recommendations.
- To work closely with development teams, architects, and engineers to test their products under load and make recommendations to improve performance, reliability, and stability.
- You will be responsible for ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
- Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
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Your background:
- Required bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a related field with 3 to 6 years' experience in Performance Testing.
- Expert skills in one or more load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, K6, LoadRunner, SOAPUI, Zabbix, Selenium, etc.) Jira and Zephyr Scale.
- Good Knowledge in server/Website, and on API Testing.
- Knowledge of Kubernetes, Azure DevOps.
- Basic understanding of SQL, PostgreSQL.
- Strong self-driven collaborator with ability to work in diverse teams as a contributing member.
- Proven data analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English with Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, Meticulous attention to detail.
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Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- On-Site Gym
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- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
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- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
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- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
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- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
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- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
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- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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