The Performance Tester serves as a Subject Matter Expert and performs analysis of systems and requirements. Analyze application performance with relevant tools. The Tester also directs or assists in the design of test plans in support of user requirements for moderately complex to extremely complex IT systems. The Tester will perform activities such as determining what performance testing strategy to implement; writing technical test plans, test case scenarios, identifying what and how loads and metrics to be collected; ability to identify which protocol is best to use for building scripts and connecting to test environment interfaces; conducting various types of tests and collecting necessary metrics; writing test analysis documents highlighting key findings and recommendations; perform code reviews. Analyze the problem and the information to be processed. Define the problem, and develops system requirements and program specifications, plan and monitor the optimization of system operation and resource utilization and perform performance engineering and systems capacity analysis and planning.

The Tester MUST have the following:

· Prior experience setting up JMeter test harness and scripts.

· Possesses and applies Performance testing expertise on multiple complex work assignments which are broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.

· Ability to apply a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments.

· Ability to plan and lead major technology assignments.

· Ability to evaluate performance results and recommends major changes affecting short-term project growth and success.

· Functions as a technical expert across multiple project assignments.

· Some coding/scripting experience.

· Some tool integration experience.

· Ability to convey technical information to non-technical individuals.

· Highly self-motivated and accountable for tasks assigned.

· Ability to work on their own without supervision/guidance.

· Strong communication skills.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

· Evaluate non-functional requirement documents and identifies performance test needs.

· Write test plans, test cases and record/track defects.

· Develop and maintains a Performance Test Plan/Strategy document defining: test objectives, types of tests needed, workload matrix, and test scenarios.

· Develop test scripts and load projections.

· Collect performance metrics and perform load, stress, and duration/endurance tests.

· Analyze performance test results and identifies bottlenecks within the system.

· Work with respective teams to plan/define SLAs and ensure they are met.

· Identify root cause using diagnostics tools.

· Suggest improvements and configuration changes that improve performance of the system.

· Support Agile system development efforts including, technical design, and testing.

Required Education & Experience

· Bachelor’s Degree or higher and/or 5+ years of related experience.

The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate working knowledge with several of the following concepts or technologies:

· SDLC/SELC

· Apache JMeter

· Agile Environment/Methodologies

· LoadRunner

· API Testing

· Languages: JAVA, Ruby, Python, XML/JSON, PowerShell, NodeJs

· Monitoring & Analysis skills/tools: AWS CloudWatch/CoudTrail, Splunk, AppDynamics, NetApp

· XRAY Test Management

· Collaboration tools such as JIRA & Confluence

· Biometrics knowledge

Certification Requirements

· Relevant certifications desired

Clearance Requirements

· Candidate must be a US Citizen, possess DHS Suitability background investigation or be eligible to qualify for DHS Entry of Duty background investigation followed by DHS Public Trust Clearance.

Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)

· None at this time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $140,000.00 per year

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No nights

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Outdoor work
• Warehouse

Work Location: Remote

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