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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in performance testing methodologies, including load and stress testing, while effectively collaborating with development teams to ensure software quality and compliance with performance benchmarks. Proficient in utilizing testing tools and automating processes to enhance testing efficiency and accuracy.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Performance TestingLoad Testing ToolsAPI TestingSQL Database Performance AnalysisSoftware Quality Assurance
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Hard Skills
Performance TestingLoad TestingStress TestingAPI TestingSQLJavaScriptDefect TrackingTest ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisAutomation
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
JMeterK6PostmanGitLab
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceFederal Background Investigation (CBP BI)
Industry Keywords
SDLCCI/CDAgileScrumDevSecOps
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesJavaScriptJMeterSDLCSQL
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and execute performance test plans, scenarios, and scripts to validate system scalability, reliability, and responsiveness
- Perform load, stress, endurance, and scalability testing
- Conduct functional, regression, usability, and acceptance testing
- Analyze test results and perform root cause analysis of performance issues
- Provide actionable feedback to development teams
- Collaborate with project managers and developers to meet testing objectives and timelines
- Create and maintain documentation for test plans, cases, results, and defect tracking
- Evaluate, recommend, and implement testing tools and strategies
- Design, execute, and maintain load and performance test suites
- Monitor test results across environments
- Provide progress reports and quality metrics to project stakeholders
- Mentor or lead other QA professionals when needed
- Serve as a subject matter expert on performance testing best practices
- Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle from requirements analysis through deployment
- Ensure applications meet performance benchmarks, compliance standards, and end-user requirements
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks
- Automate testing processes and provide detailed reporting and analysis
Requirements
What you’ll need- US Citizenship
- Ability to successfully obtain a federal background investigation (CBP BI)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Ability to work hybrid 3–4 days/week at the client location in Ashburn, VA
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience in software testing and performance engineering
- Basic development skills with languages such as JavaScript
- Knowledge/experience using GitLab
- Experience with performance and load testing tools such as JMeter and K6
- Experience with API testing and validation using tools like Postman
- SQL and database performance analysis
- Experience with defect tracking and test management systems
- Strong understanding of software quality assurance methodologies, SDLC processes, and CI/CD pipelines
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Preferred: experience supporting federal or government IT systems
- Preferred: familiarity with Agile/Scrum and DevSecOps methodologies
- Preferred: experience integrating performance testing into CI/CD pipelines
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible scheduling options
- Remote work options
- Fully funded training
- Certifications
- Mentorship opportunities
- Clear pathways for advancement
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Diversity and inclusion commitment
- Meaningful work supporting critical federal missions
- Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities, including progression to Distinguished Engineer and other technical leadership roles