Performance Test Analyst

7 days ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Emera Inc. Full time

Job Title:
Performance Test Analyst

Company, Department:
Nova Scotia Power, Information Technology

Location:
Halifax, NS - Hybrid

Type of Employment:
Regular, Full Time

Closing Date:
April 12, 2023

Reference Number: 11151

The Opportunity:

Accountabilities:

  • Define an effective performance testing strategy.
  • Make recommendations on the appropriate client device infrastructure needed to execute the performance tests.
  • Identify Risks and/or limitations associated with the current test environment.
  • Identify key load and performance testing scenarios, understand various user interactions, and simulate with test data definitions.
  • Design and implement performance test plans, and test cases for new and existing functionality using load testing tools.
  • Set up and maintain performance/longevity test labs that will require to be updated for each release cycle.
  • Manage hardware and software environments used for testing.
  • Provide a Test Project Closure Report, or similar documentation, at the end of execution.


You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.


Skills, Capabilities and Experience:

  • Degree in Computer Science or similar field
  • 1+ year experience in performance testing
  • 1+ year experience with webload performance testing and its analysis
  • Experience in load test tools
  • JMeter, Blazemeter, Neoload or any other performance measurement tools
  • Proficient at performance trouble shooting (heap dump & thread dump analysis)
  • Experience in translation of system performance requirements into Test Cases / Scripts
  • Exposure to several types of performance testing such as load testing, stress testing, spike testing, and soak/longevity testing.
  • Knowledgeable in current technologies including database platforms, cloud platforms, automation tools, DevOps, and configuration management.
  • Familiarity with SQL, stored procedures, and general database operations.
  • Familiarity with MS-Software based technology stack, Oracle RBMS platforms, and Linux serverbased systems would be desirable.
  • Familiarity with Test Management Software (i.e., Spiriest,)
  • Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.

We offer remote work opportunities, to be discussed with your leader, however you are required to live in or be willing to relocate Nova Scotia for this role.
At Nova Scotia Power, everyone is a leader in their own right.

Our Leadership Competencies set standards that advance our business strategy, deliver results for customers, and provide career development for employees.

The successful individual in this role will take ownership and acts with integrity, drives operational success for customers and builds strong and collaborative relationships.


Why join our team?
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Flexibility: Hybrid work model with flexible remote workdays.
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Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, access to a free on-site fitness centre Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
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Grow Your Career:Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
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Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching & volunteer programs, and scholarships for children of employees.
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Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan, short-term incentive plans and employer matching RRSP contributions.


At Nova Scotia Power, we are committed to providing safe, reliable electricity so that our customers and communities can thrive.

We work across the province, from Yarmouth to Wreck Cove, to prevent power outages and to strengthen our electrical system—for today, and for the future.


As a subsidiary of Emera Inc, we provide 95% of the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power to approximately 540,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

Our company is focused on new technologies to enhance customer service and reliability, reduce emissions, and add renewable energy.

We are proud to live and work in Nova Scotia.

It is why we work to understand how we can give back meaningfully, support local organizations and work collaboratively to enhance the communities we call home.


We believe that every unique perspective should be valued and that everyone should have a sense of safety and belonging—at work, and in our communities.

Leveraging the thoughts of a diverse workforce helps us to be innovative and provide the best service to our customers.

Finally, we understand that experience comes in many forms.

We are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team, so if your experience is close to what we have listed above, please consider applying.

If you do not see yourself in this role but want to join our team, ple

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