Blue Cross-Performance Tester / Analyst

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' o( m0 b4 S' lPerformance Tester/Analyst– Application and Information Systems
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FUNCTION:
7 A3 s4 Z3 @5 ^- G2 y8 g, O& rThe Performance Tester’s primary responsibility is to implement and execute performance testing scripts. The Performance Tester will also be responsible for profiling application code with a focus on underlying data collection, processing algorithms, and their overhead and precision. The performance tester will work closely with the performance test lead as well as interact with business and various technical teams throughout the process.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Implement and maintain performance testing scripts and suites of scripts for various projects.
• Assemble and verify test data and test harnesses.
) |% m- }& o! H9 |• Execute tests and document the results.
• Follow the timelines and requirements outlined in the test plan.
! {/ E/ t' D6 H: Z• Follow performance testing processes for implementation, execution and result analysis.
' g3 W& G8 d/ E- M• Assist with performance test requirements gathering, result analysis and reporting as necessary.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure applications are being developed efficiently and follow ABC standards and best practices.
• Profile application code to understand where elapsed time is spent and why.
  j% }3 x  b  _* R# Z• Tune application code to meet client expectations and performance requirements.
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6 u. _8 q  ^: u/ k# V1 KDesired Skills & Experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Basic Qualifications:
1 X) @0 P* T! {( M9 x, @• College degree in Computing Science, Software Engineering or related field.
8 R* n' G( s( U$ \& l. w• 3-5 years of experience in test automation (can be combined with software development experience).
- w6 @* Q- l0 g2 _• Experience with the HP LoadRunner product.
• Experience with the Oracle application server and the Oracle database server.
• Experience with performance, load and stress testing.
• Experience with application tuning and profiling.
! y5 O. n3 y2 U5 o3 |9 |• Familiarity with n-tier, 2-tier and Service-Oriented architectures.
• Attention to detail, passion for software quality.
• Strong analytical skills
/ Z9 |, m2 B, GPreferred Qualifications:
• University degree in Computing Science, Software Engineering or related field.
• Experience with object-oriented programming languages (Java).
/ c8 j0 P9 X5 ?• Ability to design and develop automation tools if needed.
7 r7 R$ Z; s2 b6 {• Expertise in software quality and testing methodologies.
• Extensive knowledge of web development and relational database concepts.
• Current knowledge and hands-on experience with code analysis, application profiling and tuning.
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This position will remain open until suitable candidates are selected. If you have the qualifications we are looking for, apply online at www.ab.bluecross.ca.
Company Description

As Alberta's largest supplementary health benefits provider, Alberta Blue Cross serves more than 1.5 million Albertans with coverage through over 5,000 employer group plans, individual health plans and government-sponsored programs. Alberta based and Alberta grown, we are committed to meeting the evolving supplementary health needs of Albertans and have a significant economic presence in the province. In 2010 Alberta Blue Cross processed 40 million claim lines with a value of $1.9 billion. As a best practices organization, Alberta Blue Cross is a multiple recipient of the Premier's Award of Distinction for Healthy Workplaces, and is ranked as one of Alberta's Top 50 Employers as well as one of Canada's Top Employers For Young People. With our head office in Edmonton, Alberta, and branch offices across the province, we specialize in serving the Alberta market as well as Alberta-based employers with employees outside the province. To meet the needs of our customers, we employ a wide range of professionals including information technology specialists, customer service representatives, administrative professionals, claims analysts and more. We are currently hiring—and we'd like you to consider joining us. Please visit the Careers section of our web site (www.ab.bluecross.ca)  to view current postings.
Additional Information
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3 Q& E$ @3 X1 Q( qPosted:February 6, 2013
Type: Full-time
3 p4 X( Q, D% V2 p+ N8 c+ PExperience: Not Applicable
Functions: Information Technology  
Industries: Insurance  
' X/ h" x$ B( q$ m( v% X( gJob ID:4810439

: F$ p' t& Z% P$ `. CYou may contact with
Janna Kuzik
1 O' f0 e% K% v" J) m  R, }5 THuman Resources Advisor at Alberta Blue Cross

10009 108th Street
Edmonton, AB
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9 f/ }8 l4 k9 R" A& w8 OEdmonton: 780 498-8000
( v: O$ K: v+ L! }$ b+ b$ JToll-free: 1 800 661-6995