Website Performance Test Engineer

About the Employer
Salary Indication
Competitive

Job Description

The company is a dynamic and innovative digital agency, composed of a highly experienced network of over 300 specialists. They specialize in web performance and offer a range of services that help businesses optimize their online presence. With an entrepreneurial mindset, they constantly adapt to the evolving web technology and market, experimenting with new propositions to stay ahead of the curve.

Job Description:

They are seeking a talented and tech-savvy individual with a background in Software Testing or web performance testing to join our team as a Web Performance Test Engineer. In this role, you will play a crucial part in guiding our clients towards optimized performance and improving their web experiences.

Responsibilities:

As a Web Performance Test Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

  • Developing Test Plans and Cases: Prepare comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases based on product requirements and specifications.
  • Performing Tests: Execute manual and automated tests, run scripts, and review results across various aspects, such as functionality, user interface, compatibility, performance, and regression.
  • Recording and Documenting Results: Accurately record technical issues and bugs, and effectively communicate these findings to the development team for resolution.
  • Collaborating with Development Team: Work closely with the development team to address software defects and assist in the design and deployment of fixes.
  • Maintaining Test Environments: Set up, manage, and troubleshoot the testing environment to provide a stable platform for testing activities.
  • Performing Debugging: Perform initial debugging to provide a starting point for developers to investigate when test cases fail.
  • Updating Test Cases: Keep test cases up to date to match new or altered functionalities as per product specifications.
  • Reporting: Generate comprehensive test reports detailing testing activities, identified issues, and the resolution status of these issues.
  • Ensuring Quality Standards: Ensure that all testing activities meet and, if possible, exceed the quality standards set by the organization.
  • Keeping Current: Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and best practices to maintain expertise in web performance testing. Requirements: To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills:
  • Passion for web technologies: Stay updated with the constantly changing landscape and have a basic understanding of the technologies used to build websites.
  • Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): Solid understanding of SDLC to add value at each stage of the software testing process.
  • Proficiency in Test Automation: Familiarity with automation tools like Selenium, Cypress, PlayWright, WebDriverIO, etc., and the ability to integrate these tools into build pipelines (Github, Gitlab, Bitbucket, etc.).
  • Experience with collecting lab and field data using RUM & Synthetic testing tools.
  • Basic development skills.
  • Ability to respectfully challenge peers and welcome being challenged.
  • Effective communication at both technical and business levels.

What We Offer:

They believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance to benefit both our employees and the organization. In addition to providing a supportive and collaborative work environment, we offer the following:

  • Competitive salary: Above market standards.
  • Learning opportunities: Work and learn from the best specialists in the web performance and development field.
  • Project management experience: Gain exposure to managing projects and working with a diverse range of clients.
  • Personal development: Lots of room to develop yourself, including a training budget.
  • Equipment provision: Choose the equipment that best suits your needs.
  • Flexible working hours: Enjoy a flexible schedule and the option to work from home or our spacious office.
  • Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our company culture promotes a supportive and inclusive environment where you can challenge yourself, grow, and improve both personally and professionally.
  • Cutting-Edge Technology: Stay at the forefront of technological advancements by working with the latest tools and technologies in web performance and development. We encourage continuous learning and provide resources to keep you updated with industry trends and best practices.
  • Collaborative Team: Join a team of highly skilled professionals who are passionate about web performance. Benefit from a collaborative work environment where knowledge sharing and teamwork are encouraged.
  • Career Growth Opportunities: As a Web Performance Test Engineer, you will have ample opportunities for career growth and advancement within our organization.
  • Impactful Work: Your work as a Web Performance Test Engineer will directly contribute to the success of our clients' businesses. By enhancing website speeds and user experiences, you will play a vital role in driving growth and revenue generation.
  • Positive Work Environment: Enjoy a positive and supportive work environment where your contributions are recognized and appreciated. We foster a culture of open communication, respect, and teamwork.


For more info or to apply now, contact David de Vries:
david@polymathgroup.nl
+31 6 134 60 664