Performance Test Engineer – Core Banking System (Banks)

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Tezza Business Solutions LLC Lagos , Lagos

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Job Title: Performance Test Engineer – Core Banking System (BANKS)Job SummaryWe are seeking a Performance Test Engineer with experience in testing core banking systems, specifically BANKS. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assessing the system’s performance, scalability, and reliability under different conditions. The role requires expertise in performance testing tools, database optimization, and analyzing system bottlenecks to ensure a seamless banking experience.Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and execute performance, load, stress, and endurance tests for the BANKS core banking platform.
  • Develop performance test strategies, plans, and scripts based on business and technical requirements.
  • Simulate real-world banking transactions and workloads to assess system performance under peak loads.
  • Utilize performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, or NeoLoad to execute test scenarios.
  • Analyze test results, identify bottlenecks, and provide recommendations for performance tuning and optimization.
  • Work closely with developers, DBAs, system architects, and infrastructure teams to troubleshoot performance issues.
  • Conduct database performance testing, optimizing SQL queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies.
  • Monitor CPU, memory, disk I/O, and network performance metrics to detect potential system failures.
  • Automate performance tests and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Document test results, provide detailed reports, and present findings to stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with banking security and regulatory standards related to system performance.
Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience in performance testing within banking or financial applications.
  • Hands-on experience testing BANKS Core Banking System or similar core banking applications.
  • Strong expertise in performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, NeoLoad).
  • Solid understanding of performance engineering principles, load modeling, and system tuning.
  • Experience with SQL performance tuning, query optimization, and database monitoring.
  • Familiarity with APM tools (Dynatrace, New Relic, AppDynamics) for system performance monitoring.
  • Ability to analyze logs, metrics, and server performance data to troubleshoot system slowdowns.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Java, or Bash for test automation.
  • Experience integrating performance tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of banking transactions, payment processing, and financial workflows.
  • Experience with cloud-based performance testing (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Certification in ISTQB Performance Testing, CPPT, or LoadRunner/JMeter is a plus.
  • Understanding of security performance testing, API performance testing, and network load balancing.
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