Performance Testing - Analyst - Associate - Operate

At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions. In testing and quality assurance at PwC, you will focus on the process of evaluating a system or software application to identify any defects, errors, or gaps in its functionality. Working in this area, you will execute various test cases and scenarios to validate that the system meets the specified requirements and performs as expected.Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

Skills

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.
  

Performance Tester – Associate

Job Summary

We are seeking a Performance Tester with 2+ years of experience in performance testing, test case design, and defect management. The ideal candidate should have expertise in performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, NeoLoad, and a strong ability to identify performance bottlenecks. The candidate should also have experience in designing test cases, defect tracking, and utilizing test management tools.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute performance test scripts using tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or NeoLoad.Identify performance bottlenecks, scalability issues, and optimization opportunities in applications.Design and implement test cases and scenarios for load, stress, endurance, and scalability testing.Monitor application performance metrics, system behavior, and resource utilization during tests.Analyze test results and generate detailed performance reports.Collaborate with developers and system architects to troubleshoot performance-related issues.Utilize test management tools (JIRA, TestRail, Bugzilla, HP ALM) for test planning, tracking, and reporting.Conduct defect tracking and root cause analysis to improve system performance.Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to optimize performance testing strategies.

Qualifications and Skills:

 2+ years of experience in performance testing and analysis.Hands-on experience with performance test tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, NeoLoad, or similar.Strong understanding of test case and script design for performance testing.Experience in defect tracking and reporting using tools like JIRA, TestRail, Bugzilla, HP ALM.Ability to analyze and interpret performance test results and provide actionable recommendations.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify performance issues and optimize applications.Good knowledge of performance monitoring and tuning techniques.Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Nice To Have

Experience with cloud-based performance testing (AWS, Azure, GCP).Knowledge of APM (Application Performance Monitoring) tools such as Dynatrace, AppDynamics, or New Relic.Scripting experience in Python, Java, JavaScript, or Shell scripting for automation.Experience in CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices related to performance testing.

Additional Information

Travel Requirements:

Travel to client locations may be required as per project requirements.

Shift Requirements:

May be required to work on shift as per project requirements.

Line of Service:

Advisory

Industry:

Testing Managed Services

Designation:

Specialist / Associate

Location:

Bangalore, IndiaPosition LevelSpecialist / AssociateNumber of OpeningsTarget LocationIndia AC (Bangalore)Demand JustificationSpecific Client NeedClient NameClient Utilization %Tower AlignmentDPSTarget Resource Start DateDuration of Engagement12 monthsTracker ID