Performance Test Lead – Contract – Atlanta, GA - $40.00-$49.00/hr

The end client is unable to sponsor or transfer visas for this position; all parties authorized to work in the US without sponsorship are encouraged to apply.

Cognizant is seeking a Performance Test Lead in Atlanta, GA

Role Description

Contracting at Cognizant will see you working with the world’s leading companies to improve everyday life. Unlike many IT gigs, Cognizant’s unique consultative approach will see you help clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses with the latest tech, not just deliver a standard project.

Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant serves 177 of the Fortune 500, and has enjoyed consecutive years of growth, so you’ll never be short of finding your next gig with them. Plus you’ll enjoy many of the perks you’d expect from one of the most admired companies in the world.

Skills & Requirements

• Experience with performance testing using JMeter and New Relic tools

• Able to assess Non Functional Requirements and create performance plan & strategy

• Able to work closely with the solution architect/software development team, gathering requirements and feedback

• Able to write or leverage scripts that have been written in PT tool(JMeter)

• Conduct weekly status meetings and provide and present weekly status reports

• Prepare and publish test Summary Report on completion of performance testing

• Test Report walkthrough with Technical team and Business users

• Test closure activities and Sign off

• Experience with CI/CD systems

• Positive attitude and a willingness to be flexible and learn new technologies

• Problem solving mindset to remove roadblocks and technical challenges

• Very strong communication skills

• Able to work independently

Why Hays?

As Cognizant’s chosen recruitment partner we have this role exclusively, so you will work with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of Cognizant, the role, the Information Technology industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers and so can keep you in mind when future gigs like this come up with Cognizant. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

Additionally, this position is a contract role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical, dental or vision benefits.

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401K

• Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit)

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Hays is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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