Performance Tester
Accenture Romania · Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania
- On site
- Full-time
- $70,000 / year
- Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania
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Job highlights
- Design and execute API performance tests.
- Identify and resolve system performance bottlenecks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Analyze results and report findings.
- Improve performance testing strategies.
About the role
About Us
Accenture Industry X, part of Accenture, helps businesses thrive in the digital era by combining data and digital capabilities. Join us to experience how we deliver 360 value and collaborate with exceptional people, cutting-edge technology, and leading companies across various industries, making a significant impact worldwide.
About The Team
We are actively involved in industrial testing, ensuring various industrial products and systems' quality, reliability, and safety. Your role will involve conducting comprehensive testing procedures, collaborating with cross-functional teams, analyzing data, and resolving any issues. Join us to contribute to the advancement and integrity of industrial products and systems.
How You Will Make An Impact
Working in Accenture Industry X exposes you to cutting-edge technologies and provides you with various skills and expertise in digital transformation.
Your Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain performance, load, and stress testing scripts for RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
- Define performance metrics (throughput, latency, error rates, etc.) and establish baselines and SLAs.
- Use tools like JMeter or LoadRunner to execute performance tests. (on our existing projects we're using JMeter)
- Integrate performance tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Git).
- Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and QA teams to identify performance bottlenecks and optimize system performance.
- Analyze results using tools such as Grafana, or CloudWatch and provide detailed performance reports.
- Support capacity planning and scalability assessments for production environments.
- Drive continuous improvement in performance testing strategy, automation, and reporting.
Job Qualifications
What You Need To Succeed
- Proven experience in performance engineering or QA automation, with a strong focus on performance, load, and stress testing for RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
- Hands-on expertise using performance testing tools, especially JMeter (LoadRunner is a plus).
- Strong understanding of performance testing concepts including throughput, latency, error rates, SLAs, baselines, and capacity metrics.
- Experience integrating performance tests into CI/CD pipelines, preferably using Git-based workflows.
- Proficiency in analyzing test results using monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana, CloudWatch, or similar platforms.
- Solid knowledge of system architecture, APIs, and distributed systems, with the ability to identify and diagnose performance bottlenecks.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (Developers, DevOps, QA) to troubleshoot and optimize performance issues.
- Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS preferred) and understanding of scalability and capacity planning concepts.
- Strong scripting or programming skills (e.g., Python, Bash, Java, or similar) to develop and maintain test scripts.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills, with the ability to produce clear and actionable performance reports.
- A continuous improvement mindset, with experience refining test strategies, automation frameworks, and reporting processes.
Your Life at Accenture
At Accenture, we prioritize your health and well-being through comprehensive health insurance coverage and inclusive work arrangements. We value your growth and offer diverse learning and development paths, along with performance-based rewards. You'll also have access to resources for mental health and physical wellness, ensuring inclusivity and support. We provide additional financial support, flexible benefits, and care for your loved ones, respecting diverse circumstances.
Join us for a fulfilling career and a balanced lifestyle that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusivity.
Key skills/competency
- Performance Testing
- JMeter
- API Testing
- Load Testing
- Stress Testing
- CI/CD Integration
- Grafana
- CloudWatch
- Python
- System Architecture
Skills & topics
- Performance Tester
- Performance Testing
- API Testing
- JMeter
- Load Testing
- Stress Testing
- CI/CD
- Grafana
- CloudWatch
- QA Automation
- Software Testing
- Romania
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight performance testing experience, JMeter skills, and API testing expertise relevant to Accenture Industry X.
- Showcase CI/CD and cloud skills: Emphasize experience with Git, Jenkins, AWS, and tools like Grafana or CloudWatch.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss performance metrics, bottlenecks, and troubleshooting strategies.
- Demonstrate collaboration: Highlight your ability to work with developers, DevOps, and QA teams effectively.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What specific performance testing tools does Accenture Romania prefer for this Performance Tester role?
- Accenture Romania primarily uses JMeter for performance testing on their existing projects for this Performance Tester role. While LoadRunner is a plus, hands-on expertise with JMeter is highly valued.
- What kind of APIs will I be testing as a Performance Tester at Accenture Romania?
- As a Performance Tester at Accenture Romania, you will focus on designing, developing, and maintaining performance, load, and stress testing scripts for RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
- What are the key performance metrics I'll be working with in this role?
- In this role, you will define and work with key performance metrics such as throughput, latency, error rates, and establish baselines and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- How does Accenture Romania integrate performance testing into their development lifecycle?
- Accenture Romania integrates performance tests into CI/CD pipelines, utilizing tools like Git. This ensures continuous integration and delivery of high-quality, performant industrial products and systems.
- What are the opportunities for growth and development in this Performance Tester position at Accenture?
- Accenture values growth, offering diverse learning and development paths, performance-based rewards, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies within Accenture Industry X. This role provides a strong foundation for a career in performance engineering.
- What level of experience is expected for the Performance Tester role at Accenture Romania?
- The role requires proven experience in performance engineering or QA automation, with a strong focus on performance, load, and stress testing, particularly for APIs. Familiarity with cloud environments and scripting skills are also essential.
- What kind of analytical and reporting skills are needed for this Performance Tester job?
- Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills are crucial. You will be expected to analyze test results using tools like Grafana or CloudWatch and produce clear, actionable performance reports.