PVS Engineer play a part in the testing cycle from the beginning of the release / project activities
PVS Engineer to get upfront visibility on features and business requirements, and also first-hand view of nonfunctional requirements as they are generated during the sprint phase.
PVS Engineer would be responsible for creating PVS Strategy and approach and also work with Application Architects & Dev teams to implement performance improvement solutions
Identifies potential performance/capacity constraints and bottlenecks, directing efforts to prevent service disruptions
Develop an automated test scenario and environment for performance testing
Facilitate repeatable CICD tests and standards for the entire platform and supporting functions such as: workflows, APIs, configuration of PODs, etc
Is able to lead the charge with minimal guidance on continual improvement & maximizing the scalability of the platform based on evolving utilization patterns.
As a PVS Engineer
Lead cross delivery and release initiatives with minimal guidance
Is a self starter and can positively influence others to do the right thing.
Able to provide direction to others executing load testing
Execute early performance checks on monthly releases at code level for newly developed features in every Sprint before moving to regular performance test schedule.
Execute performance related activities and assist in data creation in lower/PVS Environments using in-house customized tools along with working side by side with the ISG/PDEE teams to discover performance related issues pre-PVS testing.
Review high level user stories and develop a performance test plan every sprint.
Work closely with product owner /Scrum Master of each Sprint teams and Architects to drive performance acceptance criteria in terms of response times.
Slowly move to mandate performance test results as part of DoD (Definition of Done) for every sprint.
Performance, Volume, Stress (PVS) Testing Scope
Create and manage the detailed project plan for the PVS testing process
Prepare, review and approve PVS Test Approach
Develop / update test cases for the stories that are part of the release, and communicate to the Performance Data Environment Engineering (PDEE) team
Identify test data conditions and review with SMEs for validity
Check if test data is readily available
If Supplier team is unable to procure test data, provide support to identify / create test data
Request content / code deployments for PVS environment.
Ensure Test Environment Availability
Update PVS Load Test Scripts
Execute Desktop load testing scripts
Execute Batch tests and track progress
Provide analysis on application behavior / performance
Prepare Test Execution and Defect Reports
Early performance and integrated to CI/CD pipeline
Implement application performance dashboard for continuous monitoring of performance insights
PVS in-house tools:
Usage of tools like Jbehave, Neoload, Gatling and QTP custom Java scripts for creating volume of enrollments for Performance testing that provides faster and efficient results.
Few tools created are the PVS financial file creation utility / FUSE Load test tool.
jBehave (Behavioral driven development framework; web service testing is accomplished using the Http client java library)
QTP (CRAFT framework uses VB script for web service validation).
Strong knowledge on:
Realtime processing
Utilization on Kafka, OpenShift, Fuse, load balancing.
Migration patterns & application of technologies such as AWS.
This position is not eligible to be performed in Colorado.
About Cigna
Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. We offer an integrated suite of health services through Cigna, Express Scripts, and our affiliates including medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products. Together, with our 74,000 employees worldwide, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation.
When you work with Cigna, you'll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people's lives while working together to make the world a healthier place. What difference will you make? To see our culture in action, search #TeamCigna on Instagram.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
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