Our client (based in Pretoria) requires the services of a Performance Test Analyst. 1 Year Contract Position, to start immediately   The main purpose of this position is the end-to-end performance testing of the HCM Cloud Solution project. The testing will cover both the backend, front-end, Integration and automation as well as any associated reports aspects of the solution. This testing includes Performance testing as well as co-ordinating and reporting on Quality Assurance (QA) and User Acceptance testing (UAT) execution and sign off. Please see the qualifications and the experience below required for this position - this is a must have : * 8 years’ experience in Performance Test Execution and Automation Test Analysis, with minimum 3 years in the cloud environment * 6 years experienced in conducting functional testing and automation testing as well as co-ordinating and reporting on User Acceptance testing preparation, execution and sign off. * Stress testing to validate the HCM application’s reliability, stableness, and responsiveness under high loads in the cloud. * Load and Performance testing to ensure that the HCM application performs optimally even when used by multiple users at the same time in the cloud. * Latency testing of the time is taken to transfer data messages between two points within the cloud network. * Failover testing of the application’s ability to call for additional resources when it encounters high traffic in the cloud * Capacity testing to test the maximum amount of traffic that can be handled by the system. * Extensive knowledge of LoadRunner - MF ALM. * Limited knowledge of software development * Experience in Integration Performance Testing. * API Performance Testing * Web services Performance Testing * Experience in ETL/BI Testing * Understanding of testing concepts i.e. testing methodologies and techniques. * Experience in automating API Services.   * The following will be an added advantage: • Knowledge of BPT (Business Process Testing) Framework. • Knowledge of C# and JAVA. • J-meter and Jira Experience   Qualifications/ Certification: * Degree / Diploma in a relevant field. * Advanced ISTQB TA or equivalent. Please see the qualifications and the experience below required for this position - this is a must have : * 8 years’ experience in Performance Test Execution and Automation Test Analysis, with minimum 3 years in the cloud environment * 6 years experienced in conducting functional testing and automation testing as well as co-ordinating and reporting on User Acceptance testing preparation, execution and sign off. * Stress testing to validate the HCM application’s reliability, stableness, and responsiveness under high loads in the cloud. * Load and Performance testing to ensure that the HCM application performs optimally even when used by multiple users at the same time in the cloud. * Latency testing of the time is taken to transf