QE Lead Performance Engineer

Description: Our not-so-secret sauce.Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a result of hard work by extraordinary people. The industry’s brightest talent drive our efforts to deliver purposeful work and meaningful impact every day. Learn more about what makes us different and how you can make your mark as a QE Lead Performance Engineer at MMA.Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world’s leading professional services firm, Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC).A day in the life. As a QA Lead Performance Engineer at Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), your primary focus will be on ensuring the performance and scalability of our applications. You will lead performance testing initiatives, designing and executing performance test plans to identify bottlenecks and optimize application performance. Collaborating closely with development and delivery teams, you will analyze performance metrics and provide actionable insights to enhance application efficiency. Your role will also involve selecting and implementing performance testing tools and frameworks that align with our development environment. You will document performance testing processes and best practices, ensuring that the team continuously improves its performance testing methodologies.Our future colleague.We’d love to meet you if your professional track record includes these skills:Demonstrate proficiency in performance testing methodologies, developing and implementing strategies that ensure high-quality software delivery throughout all phases of the development lifecycle.Establish and execute a comprehensive performance assurance strategy that aligns with the organization's objectives and product roadmap, prioritizing performance and quality from the outset.Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QE Performance Engineers, fostering a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.Oversee the creation and execution of detailed performance test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure thorough testing of applications under various load conditions, identifying any bottlenecks or performance issues.Collaborate closely with development, product management, and other stakeholders to integrate performance assurance practices throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring alignment on performance expectations.Establish and maintain processes for performance issue tracking, management, and resolution, ensuring that issues are identified, documented, and addressed promptly to minimize impact on project timelines.Evaluate, select, and implement appropriate performance testing tools and technologies that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the performance testing process, keeping the team equipped with the best resources.Document performance testing processes, methodologies, and best practices to ensure consistency across the team and facilitate knowledge sharing, enabling team members to learn from each other.Analyze performance testing processes and methodologies, gather feedback from retrospectives, and implement improvements to enhance team productivity and overall product quality.Identify training needs and provide opportunities for professional development, ensuring the QE Performance team remains skilled in the latest performance testing techniques and tools to adapt to evolving project requirements.Proactively identify potential performance risks early in the development process and collaborate with teams to effectively mitigate those risks, ensuring a smoother development cycle.Regularly communicate with stakeholders regarding performance initiatives, project status, and any issues that may impact delivery timelines or product quality, ensuring transparency and alignment.These additional qualifications are a plus, but not required to apply:Experience with data analysis and optimization tools such as DAX Optimizer and DAX Studio.Proficient in document management software including Adobe PDF Reader and PDF Exchange.Familiarity with web/application servers like Apache Tomcat 8.x.Skilled in programming languages such as C#, JAVA, Python, and JavaScript.Experience with database management tools such as Microsoft SQL, SQL Management Studio, Mongo DB, and Apache Directory Studio.Proficient in integrated development environments (IDEs) such as Eclipse Mars+.Expertise in testing and automation tools including Bruno, Postman, JMeter, BlazeMeter, LoadRunner, K6, Sauce Labs, Playwright, and Selenium.Knowledge of monitoring and analytics platforms such as DatadogBachelor's degree in computer science, related degree, or relevant experience.5+ years of product and or business analyst experience.We know there are excellent candidates who might not check all of these boxes. Don’t be shy. If you’re close, we’d be very interested in meeting you.Valuable benefits.We value and respect the impact our colleagues make every day both inside and outside our organization. We’ve built a culture that promotes colleague well-being through robust benefit programs and resources, encourages professional and personal development, and celebrates opportunities to pursue the projects and causes that give colleagues fulfilment outside of work. Some benefits included in this role are:Generous time off, including personal and volunteeringTuition reimbursement and professional development opportunitiesRemote workCharitable contribution match programsStock purchase opportunities