Performance Tester
Company: Castellum Inc
Location: Arlington
Posted on: June 19, 2022
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARYThe Performance Tester serves as a Subject Matter
Expert for Apache JMeter 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. At this time, the position is remote, but there
are plans to eventually return to the office in Rosslyn, VA.
Candidate must be willing to work on site.
RESPONSIBILITIESDetermining what performance testing strategy to
implementWriting technical test plans, test case scenarios,
identifying what and how loads and metrics to be
collectedConducting various types of tests and collecting necessary
metricsWriting test analysis documents highlighting key findings
and recommendationsPerform code reviewsAnalyze problems and the
information to be processed.Define problems, 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.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.Function as a technical expert across
multiple project assignments.Evaluate performance results and
recommend major changes affecting short-term project growth and
success. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIESAbility to identify which
protocol is best to use for building scripts and connecting to test
environment interfacesPossesses 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 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. The ideal
candidate should be able to demonstrate working knowledge with
several of the following concepts or technologies:SDLC/SELCApache
JMeterAgile Environment/MethodologiesLoadRunnerAPI
TestingLanguages: JAVA, Ruby, Python, XML/JSON, PowerShell,
NodeJsMonitoring & Analysis skills/tools: AWS
CloudWatch/CloudTrail, Splunk, AppDynamics, NetAppXRAY Test
Management Collaboration tools such as JIRA & ConfluenceBiometrics
knowledge QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum Qualifications include:Bachelor's
Degree or higher and 5+ years of Test Automation experience
Candidate must be able to obtain a DHS Suitability background
investigation or be eligible to qualify for DHS Entry of Duty
background investigation followed by DHS Public Trust Clearance.3
years' experience setting up Apache JMeter test harness and
scripts.Some coding/scripting experience.Some tool integration
experience. Preferred Qualifications include:Relevant
certifications desired Corvus Consulting, LLC. provides equal
employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic
information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or
any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state,
and local laws and offers equal opportunity for VEVRAA Protected
Veterans. Corvus Consulting, LLC, will not discriminate against
employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss or disclose
compensation information. Reasonable accommodations that do not
cause an undue hardship on the company may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, as
long as that would not hinder or prevent performance of duties or
be of a safety concern. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to
reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to
sit, stand and walk. The employee may be required to move ten
pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to twenty-five
pounds. Disclaimer: The listed duties are not intended to serve as
a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in
this classification, only a representative summary of primary
duties and responsibilities. PI180944111
Keywords: Castellum Inc, Arlington , Performance Tester, IT / Software / Systems , Arlington, Virginia
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