Job Description

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Posting Closes On: November 18, 2022

Salary/Wage Range: $75,947.00 - $94,934.00

Did you know that Servus Credit Union is Alberta's largest credit union and is ranked #1 in Canada on Forbes' World's Best Banks list for 2022? We're excited to be growing and moving with the times to keep up with the fast-paced, ever-changing financial industry!

Join Our Team!

Can you create and execute high-quality test coverage and ensure performance testing best practices to provide an effective outcome for our members and our employees? Keep reading to see why we think this is the job for you!

We're looking for a Performance Test Analyst (part of our Quality Assurance team) to support our Information Services (IS) Department at our Administration Centre in Edmonton, Lloydminster, or Red Deer, AB. This is a Temporary Position, for approximately 6 months.

The Performance Test Analyst will be required to have interaction at multiple levels of the organization and is required to assume the test lead on small and medium task assignments. They will be able to elicit, analyze, and validate technical and business requirements for performance testing purposes, and translate these requirements into test scenarios.

They will be able to explain functional/nonfunctional issues to team and work towards resolution with appropriate teams.

More specifically, the scope of your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Performance Test Strategy
• Assist in identifying clear performance requirements and measurement criteria that can be validated.
• Assist in the analysis, design and development of a performance roadmap and implementation based upon a current vs. future state.

• Performance Test Design, Execution and Analysis

• Able to provide test results/ materials to Senior Performance Test analysist for Gate Review (Test Readiness Review, Production Readiness Review, Performance Test Exit reports).
• Able to correlate complex business requirements into simple actionable information and create performance tests/scripts to best predict customer experience under load.
• Execute tests in an organized manner keeping track of all parameters of each test and their results
• Testing Standards/Practices and Team Effectiveness

• Control scope of work (self & team members) effectively for assigned project (prioritize, identifies potential issues with estimates or deadlines early), proactively communicating status/issues. Identifies and solutions impacts to assignment deadlines and schedules.
• Recognized for knowledge in most applications as is required to support Performance Testing.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Multitask on more than one assignment at the same time prioritizing effectively.

Requirements:

To qualify, you'll need at least the following:

• 4 to 7 years of work experience in Performance testing.
• Strong background and experience with testing methodologies and techniques.
• Strong technical ability in developing automation for load testing using LoadRunner
• Strong knowledge with Azure DevOps and GIT.
• Strong experience in designing workloads, test cases, test scripts, test script execution, analyzing and reporting test results
• Good understanding of testing web applications, desktop based and windows socket applications
• Ability to troubleshoot issues in the performance test environment using Dynatrace.
• Execute test cases to meet required execution targets to keep the project on schedule.
• Knowledge of performance bottlenecks and end-to-end performance measures (server response time, memory and CPU utilization, throughput, latency, etc.).
• Knowledge of end-to-end performance measures (server response time, memory and CPU utilization, throughput, latency, etc.).
• Experience with LoadRunner performance test tool suites (VGEN, Controller, and Analysis).
• Create and maintain test artifacts (plans, reports, dashboards) and ensure they meet expectations.
• Able to write and modify PowerShell scripts to automate manual work.
• Must have working knowledge on ADO (Azure DevOps) Pipeline and repository management.
• Experience in testing Agile software development projects.
• Experience in installing, configuring, and using selected application performance tools.
• Good knowledge of SQL Server databases and SQL queries.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Although not required, the following experience and education/certifications are valuable assets:

• Formal banking/financial sector training/certification is considered an asset.
• Understand MS Visio business logic diagrams (flow charts and swim lanes etc.)
• Running Load test using ADO pipeline

Most importantly, we're looking for candidates who align with our values. We live our values in how we do business. We're not afraid to be different - in fact, we embrace our differences. We have a spirit that motivates us to give our best service to members every day. It's our values that attract many people to Servus - and keep them with us. We embrace our culture and heritage, and we pride ourselves on our strong commitment to the communities we serve and our efforts to build and maintain member loyalty. If this sounds like you, then we encourage you to apply!

Benefits:

By creating a healthy and inclusive work environment and providing employees with the tools and supports they need, we help our employees achieve their potential. Servus is committed to providing a great place to work, and we invest in our employees by ensuring they have:

• A supportive and engaging working environment
• Benefits that lead the field
• A total rewards strategy that includes recognition for a job well done
• Learning options that support lifelong learning and career-building opportunities
• Opportunities and support for volunteering in local communities and abroad
• Support for employee fundraising through our annual corporate fundraising events and through several less formal initiatives led by our employees

Here are some of the benefits that our employees love:

• Financial product benefits available immediately
• Group retirement program available after only 3 months
• Employee financial services team available to help you reach your financial goals
• Disability programs
• Group benefit coverage including extended health care coverage, travel insurance, dental plans, and specialized medical coverage
• Flexible spending account to purchase additional health or personal wellness items
• Wellness initiatives
• Employee and family assistance plan
• Minimum 3 weeks' vacation and vacation purchase program
• Other leaves including parental, emergency days, and critical care days
• Reward programs
• Incentive pay program
• Recognition for years of service

At Servus, our employees are also members. This means you'll have all the benefits of being a member of the credit union including profit sharing, voting for the board of directors, and all of the services we provide ... with a few additional perks!

Additionally, Servus has introduced a new flexible hybrid work model which consists of a combination of working in the office and working remotely. The hybrid approach provides employees with more flexibility, while still allowing employees to connect in person and remotely and building upon the culture that makes Servus such a great place to work.

Imagine working for an organization that values diversity and inclusivity, and where everyone collaborates for your success. If you want to join a team of community leaders passionate about making an impact, apply now!

Next Steps

Click on the link below to apply for this amazing opportunity. If you're shortlisted, you'll hear from us after the posting closes. Should you require an accommodation during the application and selection process, send us a quick email at with the position and location you're interested in. Thanks for applying with Servus Credit Union; we look forward to learning about you and your experience!

Servus Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, family status, source of income, and sexual orientation.