Performance Testing Lead

We Put the World on Vacation
Travel + Leisure Co. is the world's leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

The Quality Management Test Lead is responsible for assessing requirements, design documentation and other project artifacts to develop the QA performance test approach while working with project teams. Create and execute the corresponding performance test strategies, test plans, and test cases as needed. Work effectively and collaboratively within teams, and with other QA team members. Assume a leadership role in performance issue analysis and resolution. Work closely with the QA Manager(s) to complete post-implementation deliverables and participate in Lessons Learned and Retrospective sessions with project team members. Actively contribute to development and implementation of Performance testing best practices and process improvements throughout the department. This position will be responsible for improving the performance framework with an emphasis on efficiency. Will be an integral member of the performance team maintaining performance tests, framework enhancements, and building/executing a performance testing strategy.

How You'll Shine:

• Perform performance needs assessment of each assigned project based on detailed review of requirements, design documentation, Use Cases and other key project artifacts.
• Build and execute performance tests, maintain performance scripts, perform assigned framework maintenance.
• Provide technical, procedural and direct assistance to team members (e.g. Agile Team, QA, UAT) for all project activities.
• Develop Performance test estimates based on requirements and risk factors.
• Lead and participate in QA process improvement research, planning and implementation efforts.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in technology, Information Systems, or Computer Science preferred.
• Performance Testing or Test Management Certifications from (CT-PT, Apache JMeter Pro, et al) preferred
• Demonstrated ability to see problems, formulate solution, and then drive to completion
• Demonstrated understanding of key business functions, transactions and reporting methods
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, including senior managers
• Ability to influence and be persuasive
• Ability to take ownership and deliver large sized projects while mentoring and directing team members
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven track record of working effectively with team members as well as technical and business representatives
• Demonstrated experience leading QA and IT process improvement efforts
• Progressive responsibility in leading QA efforts
• Ability to discern, articulate, and build enterprise level solutions
• 5 - 7 years' experience in JAVA/Python/Ruby or other test scripting languages (Preferred)
• 5 - 7 years' experience with performance testing tools (JMeter/Blazemeter preferred)
• 3 - 5 years' experience with monitoring tools/logging tools such as App Dynamics, New Relic, Dynatrace, Splunk
• 5 - 7 years' experience using JIRA or other defect/test management tools
• Experience in Infrastructure or production support is a plus
• Demonstrated competency with data analysis with an emphasis on being able to communicate performance results to a non-performance audience
• Demonstrated QA expertise or technical experience in several of the following areas:
  • Mainframe systems
  • Web Services Architecture (SOA)
  • Single Page Architecture
  • API Performance Testing
• 1 -3 years' experience leading teams
• 3 - 5 years' experience leading large projects from a quality assurance perspective

Experience equivalent to the education requirement may be accepted in lieu of the education requirement.

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How You'll Be Rewarded:

We offer a diverse range of comprehensive health and welfare benefits to associates who work 30 or more hours per week to meet your needs and support you throughout your career with us. Travel + Leisure Co. benefits include:

Note: Temporary and/or seasonal associates are ineligible for Paid Time Off.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and accident coverage
• Disability
• Depending on position, paid time off, parental leave and holidays (speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Wish day paid time to volunteer at an approved organization of your choice
• 401k with employer match (subject to eligibility requirements, including tenure - speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Legal and identify theft plan
• Voluntary income protection benefits
• Wellness program (subject to provider availability)
• Employee Assistance Program

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you'll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what's next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to MyCareer@travelandleisure.com, including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.