Digital Performance Testing Specialist - Jobs in Toronto, ON

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Digital Performance Testing SpecialistGAME ON – OLG needs youWe’ve said GAME ON, and we mean it – OLG is rapidly transforming its organization to better serve Ontarians by delivering great gaming experiences through our digital, retail lottery, and land-based casino channels. In our fiscal 2019-20 year alone, OLG delivered over $2.3 billion in net profit to the Province of Ontario. OLG is now expanding our horizons even further, with a new strategic direction, to become a world class gaming entertainment leader with a globally admired digital platform.We are ready to take this game to the next level and need a passionate Digital Performance Testing Specialist to prepare and orchestrate pre-production environment and testing activities to meet Business needs. The role designs test plans, application releases, scheduling releases and manages interference between labs, projects and maintenance of performance test scripts. The role provides technical guidance and expert advice to Product Owners and Labs team, to ensure the readiness and reliability of all application software, middleware, configuration, deployment strategies, functional and non-functional validations of the pre-production environment.YOUR ROLE IN THE GAMEReporting to the Sr Manager Digital Solution Testing, you will be empowered to:

• Develop Performance Test Plans and Performance test Scenarios using requirements and design documents while specifying Test Approach, Strategy, Scope, Architecture, Environment, Roles and Responsibilities
• Analyze and verify performance testing requirements including performance test strategies developed by service providers for completeness, consistency, comprehensibility, feasibility, and conformity to standards and provide recommendations for changes or approval to Sr Manager Digital Solution Testing to ensure quality testing
• Coordinate with lead project members such as Project Managers, business analysts, developers & infrastructure teams to ensure that the performance and capacity of applications and infrastructure meet the level of quality demanded by the business.
• Develop test scripts, design test scenarios, conduct test execution and monitoring, analyze results and report performance bottlenecks using Gatling, JMeter, LoadRunner, etc.
• Implement and monitor performance metrics that show the evolution of key performance targets.
• Track and resolve issues and defects; coordinate troubleshooting sessions and provide technical expertise to resolve problems
• Perform daily activities/audits to ensure availability and stability of the pre-production environments.
• Collaborate with Architecture, Solution Delivery, and Infrastructure Operations to identify and implement automation tools and processes within the Digital division, to support agility and increased velocity of pre-production environments.
• Support the various solution configuration activities including the implementation/configuration of new solutions, changes to existing systems, technical fixes during subsequent testing and validation of integrations.
• Develop, configure, and implement the project software package (i.e., ordering, latest releases, distribution files, etc.)
• Deliver system performance models which highlight technical risk, workload models and mitigating actions to meet non-functional requirement (NFRs)

WHAT YOU NEED TO PLAYWork Experience: Minimum of five (5) years’ progressive experience in medium to large Technology environments. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in performance testing & quality control. Providing Subject Matter Expertise and/or technical guidance. Experience in any Monitoring tools – Dynatrace etc. Experience in the development and implementation of repeatable and iterative performance testing process in an Agile environment. Experience with defect/issue management tool (like HP ALM, Test Rail etc.). Experience with performance testing and troubleshooting applications in cloud environments. Experience with performance tuning/issue resolution & memory leak analysis. Ability to reverse engineer code, author sequence diagrams, communicate areas of the code to instrument and optimize to support NFRs. Experience in developing Performance Test Plans and Performance test Scenarios using requirements and design documents while specifying Test Approach, Strategy, Scope, Architecture, Environment, Roles and Responsibilities. Experience with defect/issue management tool (like HP Quality Center).Education: Post-secondary degree, preferably in information systems and/or business administration discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Primary Knowledge In: Application Testing. Infrastructure Testing. System Testing. System Testing Tools. Testing Automation. Software Quality Assurance. Infrastructure Quality Assurance. Software Process Improvement (SPI). Testing Strategies & Planning. Performance Testing Tools (e.g. Gatling, JMeter, LoadRunner etc.). Test Management Software. Test Status Reporting. System Development Life Cycle. Operating Systems and associated runtime environment (e.g. Mobile, Servers, Web applications). Database Management Systems. Data Communication. Web Presentation and Application Servers. SOAP / ALM.Critical Skills: Problem Solving. Decision Making & Critical Thinking. Impact and influence. Continuous Learning. Team Orientation. Planning: Tactical and Strategic. Ability to reverse engineer code, author sequence diagrams, communicate areas of the code to instrument and optimize to support NFRs.Collaboration & Fun: inclusive and collaborative work style while creating fun and excitement in our workIntegrity and Trust: do whats right and operate with transparency and opennessCross Functional Relationships: Works in close partnership with the Product Owners, development team & Labs to gather and understand performance requirements. Works in close partnership with the product teams to share performance test results and mitigate any performance bottlenecks. Interacts with Technology and Infrastructure Operations partners to share and align on best practices and emerging trends on performance testing & DevOps. Work with third party contractors & external technology vendors to collaborate and jointly develop performance improvement solutions.PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

• Part of a Bigger Picture: socially responsible company that gives back all its profits to the province and people of Ontario
• Flexible Work Environment: to help balance both work and life
• You Matter: family friendly work practices and remote work
• Freedom to Innovate: supports new and better ways to be successful
• Be your Authentic Self: environment that values diversity as a source of strength
• Learning Galore: 24-7 access to robust online learning programs
• Public Service Pension Plan: participate in a major defined benefit pension plan sponsored by the Government of Ontario
• Variable Pay Program: performance-based incentives to share in our success (Permanent OLG Employees Only)

Learn about OLG – GAME ON!OLG’s purpose is to contribute to a better Ontario by delivering great entertainment experiences for our customers. We are a multi-billion-dollar organization with a wide array of business lines including, lottery, land-based casinos, digital lottery and casino, horseracing, and charitable gaming. OLG is amidst a massive transformation focusing on being customer obsessed and bringing our digital business to a whole new level.The key to our success is our people. Our culture will be grounded in true, positive partnerships that embrace trust, clarity, and openness in all that we do. We are supporting and empowering employees and teams across the organization through greater accountability, leadership development and growth opportunities. OLG is embracing more flexible work options and family friendly work practices including remote work.Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential elements of our culture, the cornerstone to our values of respect, integrity, stewardship, and excellence. At OLG, our employees have the space to be themselves and use their perspectives and skills to benefit the people and the Province of Ontario.While we are re-shaping and growing our business, we are unwavering when it comes to living our purpose, and ensuring our business delivers meaningful benefits for the people of Ontario. OLG’s net profits are reinvested back into the province, contributing to the quality of life for Ontarians.To learn more about OLG go to our website at www.olg.caWe look forward to hearing from you, interested applicants please apply online by June 24, 2022.OLG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please contact Human Resources at careers@olg.ca if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process.We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.Quick Apply

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