Senior Technical Advisor - Performance Testing at Woonsocket

Job Description

The Sr. Performance Engineer is responsible for managing daily Performance Test execution. The Sr. Performance Engineer manages 3 PT shift leads, to direct day to day test execution by the Performance Test team.
Responsibilities:
Accountable for day-to-day performance test (PT) execution
o Manage performance test execution team
o Prepare & lead formal review of PT results with appropriate stakeholders
o Approves overall plan and activities
o Work with other leads to define weekly and future workload forecast
Drive process improvements in the execution of performance test scenarios
Review all test scenarios to be executed and conduct scenario review meetings
Review all application release notes
Manage PT environment
o Communicate and coordinate efforts to implement any changes in the PT environment
o Ensure the proper usage and configuration of PT monitoring tools
Manage Issue resolution process
o Review and participate in prioritizing issues
o Work with the appropriate subject matter experts to drive resolution of issues
o Responsible for escalation of unresolved issues
o Participate in monitoring issue resolution

Ideal candidate will have 10+ years of IS/IT experience, including experience in Performance Testing. BS or equivalent in computer science or engineering.
Very strong interpersonal skills - including verbal and written communication, meeting management, conflict resolution, team building.
Strong problem solving skills: innovation, collaboration, risk/benefit analysis.
Demonstrated experience with multiple components of information technology infrastructure, including multiple operating systems, distributed systems, Web-centric architectures, various hardware components (servers, disk and tape subsystems), network infrastructure components, systems management tools and database management systems.
Ability to work with little or no supervision and minimal assistance.

Advanced degree or MBA
Operational experience with at least two of the following: UNIX, Oracle, Networking or Middleware.

BS or equivalent in computer science or engineering.

CVS Caremark, through our unmatched breadth of service offerings, is transforming the delivery of health care services in the U.S. We are an innovative, fast-growing company guided by values that focus on teamwork, integrity and respect for our colleagues and customers. What are we looking for in our colleagues? We seek fresh ideas, new perspectives, a diversity of experiences, and a dedication to service that will help us better meet the needs of the many people and businesses that rely on us each day.

As the nations largest pharmacy health care provider, we offer a wide range of exciting and fulfilling career opportunities across our three business units - MinuteClinic, pharmacy benefit management (PBM) and retail pharmacy. Our energetic and service-oriented colleagues work hard every day to make a positive difference in the lives of our customers.

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Country: USA, State: Rhode Island, City: Woonsocket, Company: CVS Caremark.