Job title: Performance Test Analysts (APS 6) – Business Analysis, Testing and DevOps section
Company: Australian Bureau of Statistics
Job description :
APS 6: $92,210 – $104,135 (plus 15.4% super) locations: Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Geelong, Melbourne and Sydney ongoing and non-ongoing positions; full-time hours; flexible working arrangements The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is looking fill several Performance Test Analyst positions within the testing and quality assurance domain of the Business Analysis, Testing and DevOps section.There is a mix of both ongoing (permanent) and non-ongoing (temporary) positions at the APS 6 classification level. Successful candidates can work at any of our offices located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Geelong, Melbourne or Sydney, although a hybrid model of working from home and the office applies.About the role The role of testing and quality assurance practices at the ABS focuses on ensuring software and solutions implemented is of high quality, fit-for-purpose, and fit-for-use.The Performance Test Analyst is part of a team responsible for the design, build, testing and deployment of effective performance test solutions to ensure the quality, reliability and completeness of business systems deployed on departmental platforms. Here are some of their key responsibilities:
undertake performance test projects in collaboration with key stakeholders, vendor representatives and other teams / experts contribute to the development and implementation of performance test strategies and plans and provide input into test scripts execute scheduled performance tests in accordance with agreed strategy /plan and timeframes analyse and review performance test results, modify tests where necessary and provide reports on performance anomalies, risks and issues and recommendations for improvement work collaboratively with key stakeholders, vendor representatives and other IT teams / experts to discuss test results and ensure that issues / problems identified during testing are resolved efficiently. Much of the work we do impacts the acquisition, processing and dissemination of critical statistical products that are used by governments, businesses and the public in key decision-making processes.The team is dispersed across multiple locations and our personnel are deployed into projects which cover a variety of products and services, our key work program partnerships being Census, Big Data Insights and Analytics, Data Integration and Data Acquisition.What we are looking for (selection criteria)To be suitable you should have most or all of the following skills, qualities and experience:
minimum 2+ years active, continuous, hands-on experience with: o performance test planning
o workload modelling
o capacity planning for medium to large scale applications
o developing dynamic performance testing suites using Apache JMeter and LoadRunner Enterprise * experience monitoring application-performance using at least one of the following observability tools: Dynatrace, CloudWatch, Splunk
experience diagnosing performance issues and recommending implementing performance tuning and risk mitigation approaches to address them experience with CI/CD, DevOps, automation, and cloud technology excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and engage effectively with various stakeholders experience in coaching, mentoring, and managing others a commitment to upholding the ABS and APS values, adhering to the APS code of conduct and employment principles. Desirable but not essential is:
ISTQB qualifications tertiary qualifications in ICT, computer science, software engineering or related discipline experience with automation and/or non-functional testing experience with agile project delivery methodologies. How to apply Please read the attached Applicant Information Kit for more information about the role and the recruitment process.To apply, you will need to upload your current resume, provide referee details, and respond to the following (up to 600 words):Using the role description as a guide, provide examples of your skills and experience relevant to the selection criteria. For each example provided, clearly articulate what your role and contribution was and what outcome was achieved.Applications close at 11:30 p.m. AEST on Wednesday 12 June 2024.
Expected salary : $92210 – 104135 per year
Location : Australia
Job posting date : Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:24:40 GMT
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