Senior Performance Test Engineer

Columbia Sportwear Company is seeking a Senior Performance Test Engineer in Portland, OR responsible for leading performance testing initiatives, which include planning, developing, executing performance tests and stress tests, to measure E2E performance, identify and resolve bottlenecks; Key responsibilities include analyzing test results, collaborating with development teams on optimizations, creating reports, and mentoring junior engineers; Design pervasive integration between Quality Automation and Development and Operations (DevOps) process; Ensure performance tests are integrated into CI/CD pipelines and work with stakeholders to define performance goals; Work with internal teams and vendors to set up cloud and on-premise hosted performance environments; Solve complex problems and develop creative solutions using tools and technologies, including relational databases, Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS) and Architecture, Web Services (REST, SOAP, WCF), JSON, XML, JavaScript, VB, Java, PowerShell; Contribute to the enhancement of performance testing framework and methodologies; This is a hybrid role.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field (foreign equivalent), and 60 months of experience in job offered or related position, including experience with: Designing and building performance testing solutions; Performance testing tools like CloudTest, LoadRunner, JMeter, K6; Strong programming skills in languages used for scripting (C, JavaScript, VB, Python); Proficiency in monitoring tools such as Grafana and Dynatrace; Working knowledge on Retail and Ecommerce platforms like Dynamics 365 and Salesforce Commerce Cloud; Experience in data and log analysis using KQL, SQL; Working knowledge of Azure services like Service Bus, Cosmos DB , AppInsights; Strong Understanding of system architecture, networks, and operating systems; Good Understanding of source control like GitHub and Bitbucket; and Defect Analysis reporting and tracking using tools like HP ALM, JIRA. 
 

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. 

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.

If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.