Performance Test Engineer

Testpros; Mississippi; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled performance tester to enhance IRS systems through rigorous testing methodologies. In this role, you will develop performance test scripts, monitor application performance, and generate insightful reports to ensure compliance with service-level benchmarks. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the modernization of tax processing systems while enjoying competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities. If you have a passion for quality assurance and a desire to make a positive impact, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

3 Weeks Paid Vacation

2 Weeks Paid Federal Holidays

Education/Training and Professional Certifications

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Opportunities for Professional Growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in performance testing and tools.
• Understanding of IRS SLAs and performance modeling.
• Familiarity with IRS testing methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop performance test scripts and environments.
• Monitor and analyze application and database performance.
• Generate test reports and risk assessments.

Skills

Performance Testing

HP LoadRunner

IBM RPT

Agile Methodologies

Performance Modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

LoadRunner

IBM RPT

Job description

Company Overview

TestPros is a successful and growing business, established in 1988 to provide Information Technology (IT) technical support services to a wide range of Commercial and U.S. Federal, State, and Local Government customers. Our capabilities include Program Management, Program Oversight, Process Audit, Intelligence Analysis, Cyber Security, NIST SP 800-171 Assessment and Compliance, Computer Forensics, Software Assurance, Software Testing, Test Automation, Section 508 and WCAG Accessibility Assessment, Localization Testing, Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V), Quality Assurance (QA), Compliance, and Research and Development (R&D) services. TestPros is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TestPros delivers innovative independent IT assessment solutions to critical challenges facing the nation and the world. We support the U.S. Federal Government and Commercial clients within the continental USA. TestPros is dedicated to making lives better, safer, and more secure.

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship

Location: Remote (and New Carrollton MD, some travel might be required)

Clearance: Public Trust Clearance

Project: The IRS requires contractor support to perform a variety of testing services, including Systems Acceptability Testing (SAT), Integration Testing, Performance Testing, and related support services like Test Automation and Test Data Management. These services ensure IRS applications and systems function as intended, comply with business requirements, and are free of defects before production implementation. The goal is to enhance the taxpayer experience by providing high-quality, accurate service.

The EST organization within IRS IT supports the modernization of tax processing systems, managing the software life cycle from requirements through to operations. The organization is responsible for executing applicable tests, tracking defects, and communicating results to stakeholders.

The IRS is evolving its testing methodologies to incorporate agile practices and extensive automation, supporting a modern, iterative approach to application delivery.

Responsibilities

Overview: Conduct performance testing to ensure IRS systems meet defined service-level benchmarks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop performance test scripts and environments.
• Monitor and analyze application and database performance.
• Generate test reports and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in performance testing and tools (e.g., HP LoadRunner, IBM RPT).
• Understanding of IRS SLAs and performance modeling.
• Working knowledge of agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum).
• Familiarity with IRS testing methodologies (e.g., SAT, FIT) is a plus.
• Must be eligible to obtain a US security clearance.
• IRS experience.

Benefits and Perks

TestPros offers a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 2 weeks of paid federal holidays, education/training and professional certifications, 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match, opportunities for professional growth, and much more! All benefits are per TestPros current policies and are subject to change without notice. Benefits are available to full-time employees only.