Key Responsibilities: 

• Working closely with different teams like Product Management, Development, QA, Solution teams to create good Non-Functional Requirements for the product and aligning the Performance Engineering teams goal and testing accordingly.

• Flag down potential performance issues and provide technical assistance and advice to ensure smooth system performance in the development stage.

• Involved in designing, developing and Performance test plans for scenarios including scalability, benchmarking, and performance for Web based modules, Microservice’s and Mobile applications etc,.

• Hands-on experience in resolving Technical Issues.

• Hands-on experience analyzing reports and documenting observations to identify bottlenecks

• Investigates & reports project issues by communicating & working with various departments including Development, Product, Project Management, Systems & Application support groups, Network Engineering, etc., as well as other project teams

• Using workload information and performance results to identify and understand performance bottlenecks and provide tuning recommendations

• Create tools and Utilities to automate key processes.

• Develop possible solution themselves and on situations work closely with Product Engineering team members and provide updates to stakeholders

• Prepare weekly reports summarizing Reported cases, troubleshooting guides etc

• Suggest overall product improvements including new enhancements.

• Helping junior team members in their scripting and test scenario designing

• Strong technical knowledge of a typical technology stack integrating frameworks to deliver testing services from frontend to backend. (Web and API testing).

• Ability to identify, monitor and troubleshoot performance issues at all levels including operating system, component, database, network.

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills demonstrated by the ability to assimilate new information, understand complex topics, and arrive at meaningful and accurate conclusions.

• Perform detail analysis and report any Service level performance deviation

• Co-ordinate with key stake holders for review and approval of performance test reports

• Provide accurate and timely status reports and project metrics to various levels of stakeholders and as agreed by the project and QA leadership team.

• Track all testing Risks/Issues/Dependencies/Assumptions from beginning of the project till closure and Highlight before hand to Programme and Project.

Technical Experience: 

• Knowledge of Performance Testing Processes and Strategies.

• Exposure in Site-Reliability and Observability implementations

• Strong understanding of performance testing methodologies best practices.

• Must have recent experience working in an environment focused on Agile software development, DevOps, and CI/CD pipeline methodologies

• Experienced in identifying Performance testing scope through explicit and implicit test requirements.

• Able to Interface effectively with business and technical stakeholders for requirements and design clarifications

• Experience in Assessing the performance testing strategy based on non functional requirements(NFRs).

• Strong skills with Load Runner/Jmeter required script creation for Web, Web services, Microservices etc. protocols (as applicable) to emulate the application.

• Experience in both Client side, Server side, Monitoring and profiling tools using OS resources Perfmon/NMON , HP SiteScope, JVisualVm, and NewRelic.

• Thorough understanding of API Architecture and Impact of Various Component on PT.

• Should have Excellent experience in Log Analysis.

• Should possess strong understanding of E2E PT and Response time breakup of all Downstream systems.

• Should have good understanding of Databases (MS SQL, Oracle, Mongo DB2 ) and impact of various DB concepts on PT.

• Should have strong understanding of Cloud Infrastructure like AWS, Google Cloud ,OpenShift.

• Knowledge of any programming Language like Java, Python or C# will be an added advantage.

What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

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Job: ENGINEERING

Organization: Corporate Strategy & Technology

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Req ID: 8757