System Security Tester (Performance & Application Testing)

Job Description:

• Responsible for validating system stability, resilience, and performance through structured testing activities.
• The role focuses on designing and executing performance testing using Microfocus LoadRunner to ensure applications meet performance, reliability, and operational requirements.
• The position works closely with development, infrastructure, and security teams to identify performance risks and optimize system behavior under various workload conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and create performance testing scripts using Microfocus LoadRunner by recording application workflows and user interactions.
• Execute performance, load, and stress testing to ensure applications meet defined performance benchmarks and operational requirements.
• Analyze system behavior under load conditions and identify performance bottlenecks, stability risks, or system weaknesses.
• Fine-tune LoadRunner configurations and tool parameters to simulate realistic user scenarios and achieve accurate test results.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to define and design appropriate test scenarios and workloads.
• Participate in different phases of the testing lifecycle, including test planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
• Prepare detailed performance test reports with findings, risk observations, and recommendations for system improvements.
• Support system readiness assessments prior to production deployment.
• Ensure testing activities align with organizational quality, security, and operational standards.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in performance testing using Microfocus LoadRunner or equivalent performance testing tools (mandatory).
• Strong expertise in creating and maintaining performance test scripts.
• Good understanding of software testing lifecycle (STLC) and testing phases.
• Experience tuning testing parameters to meet expected performance objectives.
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams to identify test scenarios and testing requirements.
• Understanding of system architecture, application workflows, and performance metrics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience testing enterprise or banking applications.
• Knowledge of system monitoring tools and performance analysis techniques.
• Understanding of application performance tuning and capacity planning concepts.
• Exposure to ICT security or system resilience testing environments.

Core Competencies:

• Performance Testing & Analysis
• LoadRunner Script Development
• System Stability & Resilience Testing
• Test Scenario Design
• Cross-team Collaboration
• Performance Optimization