Execution Services technology team is looking for an Applications Development Sr Programmer Analyst **(Performance Testing Engineer)** who will take ownership of multiple applications NFT solutions and play an SME role to engage with Development, Architect & Business team to gather the requirements & design the Performance testing approach to certify the application changes before Production deployments. This development role is required to work closely with the Global NFT team. They should have strong knowledge to lead NFT (Performance Testing & Engineering) for applications with complex architecture and should have exposure in monitoring, profiling & analyzing with industry standard tools. **Responsibilities:** **Performance Testing Engineer** is expected to have SME level knowledge to drive the non-functional testing solution for Execution Services applications with complex architecture. Overall responsibility of Performance Engineering and Performance Testing Tasks for engaged projects - including strategy, estimation, planning, execution oversight, metrics reporting and risk management. Bottom-line responsibility for providing thought leadership and expertise concerning NFT for the team, its members and the deliverables. Train and Mentor (as needed) Performance Engineers in the team. + **Primary Skills** : Performance Testing & Engineering. + **Tools** : MF Performance Center with Web, Web Services (Rest, Microservices), MQ (Java), Database Testing (ETL), AWR analysis, AppDynamics Profiling, Kibana & Log Analysis, CA Service Virtualization (LISA). + Ability to assess & design the standalone component or End to End Testing approach connecting multiple components in application flow + The implementation and execution of a performance test framework for non-functional testing (load, volume, stress, capacity and scalability) which validate business non-functional requirements. + A strong knowledge of Monitoring tools that allow for analysis of system health and potential bottlenecks. i.e. App Dynamics, Kibana, BMC TrueSight, etc + Produce and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) around the testing performed. Manage best in class service quality and manage SLA/OLAs accordingly + In-depth knowledge and working experience with Performance Center, App Dynamics, HP Site scope and other latest Performance Engineer & Performance Testing tools (i.e. CA Lisa Virtualization) and Open Source performance testing tools (Apache JMeter, WebLOAD etc) + A strong knowledge of / experience with profiling application end to end performance and identifying application and hardware / operating systems bottlenecks + Experience in identifying and providing tuning recommendation for various infrastructure components such as Application Servers, Database Servers, Message Buses and Web Servers + Experience of working in Agile methodology + Good collaboration & ability to communicate with technical & non-technical stakeholders + Support active contribution in creating performance testing artefacts including Performance test strategy and test plans/estimates, optimization & KPI reports. + Collaboration with teams including Development, QA, Architect, Business and Production Support + Identify, recommend, and implement framework, strategies and toolsets to optimize test execution, expand test coverage, and reduce risk + Strive towards the continuous process improvement & test framework / scripts optimization to achieve efficient testing solutions + Attention to details & ability to automate repetitive tasks + Exhibits good understanding of procedures and concepts within own technical area and a basic knowledge of these elements in other areas. + Good to have technical & programming knowledge with one or more languages i.e. Java, JavaScript, C#, Python, Ruby, etc + Financial domain knowledge + Good to have exposure for developing stubs and drivers **Qualifications:** + 5+ years of experience in an IT development role. Ability to work independently or within groups on projects assigned + Requires in-depth knowledge, understanding and analytical thought. Exhibits comprehensive knowledge of several areas within IT Development and has a good understanding of the industry. + In depth understanding of the Systems Development Lifecycle and solid experience in several phases of systems development. Must demonstrate confidence in their abilities This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required. ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family Group:** Technology ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family:** Applications Development ------------------------------------------------------ **Time Type:** Full time ------------------------------------------------------ **Most Relevant Skills** Please see the requirements listed above. ------------------------------------------------------ **Other Relevant Skills** For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ _Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law._ _If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review_ _Accessibility at Citi (https://www.citigroup.com/citi/accessibility/application-accessibility.htm)_ _._ _View Citi’s_ _EEO Policy Statement (https://www.citigroup.com/global/eeo-aa-policy)_ _and the_ _Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)_ _poster._ Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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