QAD

Performance Test Engineer 

QAD has an opening for a Performance Test Engineer based in Ireland. QAD is looking for an energetic candidate who wants to grow their career through experience and taking ownership of new challenges.

The team is friendly, supportive and responsible for performance benchmarking and scalability of QAD products. We are based in Limerick and we are responsible for the architecture, design and execution of performance tests. The work is varied and often includes researching new methods and approaches along with working alongside both global teams and customers. 

What we Offer:

• Competitive compensation packages based on experience and desired skill set
• Benefits, health insurance & vision and optical and other great benefits
• Collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done
• An atmosphere of growth and opportunity, where idea-sharing is always prioritized over level or hierarchy
• Flexible working options (remote, hybrid or office based)

What You will Do:

• Benchmark QAD Products in both single and multiple users in a dedicated performance lab primarily on Linux against agreed SLAs
• Holistic analysis of server side resources and key product areas
• Create performance scripts using JMeter
• Create Linux scripts to extract meaningful data when required
• Root cause analysis and problem solving of performance issues
• Collaborate with various QAD teams
• Contribute in team meetings

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Science, Engineering, or Mathematics or equivalent work experience
• At least 2 years experience in a performance engineering role
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills
• Experience working with Linux or UNIX including scripting
• Excellent problem solving, troubleshooting, research and analysis skills
• Proven ability to work off own initiative, think laterally, problem-solve, communicate and collaborate
• Experience working in a medium to large organization
• Ability to efficiently debug complex problems
• Analytical approach to problem solving

Valued Skills and Knowledge

• Experience with Progress OpenEdge
• Experience with Performance testing tools such as JMeter or Selenium
• Experience with Databases; ideally familiar with basic database operations and management.
• Experience with Enterprise Level Operating Systems; e.g. Linux
• Experience with scripting in python, awk etc.
• Experience working in an agile environment
• Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA and Confluence)
• Experience with Excel or similar spreadsheet tools

About QAD: 

QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. Global manufacturers face ever-increasing disruption caused by technology-driven innovation and changing consumer preferences. In order to survive and thrive, manufacturers must be able to innovate and change business models at unprecedented rates of speed. QAD calls these companies Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises. QAD solutions help customers in the automotive, life sciences, packaging, consumer products, food and beverage, high tech and industrial manufacturing industries rapidly adapt to change and innovate for competitive advantage. 

QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD’s DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.