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• Position: Performance Test Engineer - Core Banking System (BANKS)



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  
  

Job Summary

• We 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.