Performance Tester

System One; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

System One is seeking a Performance Tester for a contract-to-hire engagement onsite at New Carrollton, MD. The role involves designing, executing, and analyzing performance tests, tuning applications, and establishing baselines to meet scalability requirements.

Applicants should be proficient with LoadRunner, capable of forecasting workloads, and familiar with cloud performance testing (AWS/Azure). Monitoring tools such as AppDynamics or Splunk are a plus, with IRS MBI security preference.

Qualifications

• Experience with performance testing and system tuning.
• Proficiency with LoadRunner or similar performance testing tools.
• Ability to analyze performance data and provide insights.
• Knowledge of cloud performance testing environments such as AWS and Azure.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate test results and performance baselines.
• Experience with capacity planning and performance modeling.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like AppDynamics or Splunk.
• Understanding of SLAs, KPIs, and non-functional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and execute performance tests to ensure scalability.
• Tune systems and identify bottlenecks to meet performance targets.
• Create performance baselines and forecasts based on data.
• Analyze test results and provide actionable recommendations.
• Familiarity with cloud performance testing in AWS/Azure.
• Monitor performance using tools like AppDynamics or Splunk.

Skills

LoadRunner

Performance testing

Capacity planning

Cloud testing

Tools

AppDynamics

Splunk

Job description

Job Title: Performance Tester
Location: New Carrolton, MD
Type: Contract-to-Hire
Work Model: Onsite
Security Clearance: IRS MBI is preferred
Contact: [e-mail]

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Experience with performance testing and system tuning to ensure applications meet scalability requirements.
• Experience with LoadRunner for designing, executing, and analyzing performance tests.
• Skilled in bottleneck analysis and establishing performance baselines.
• Understanding of Service Level Agreements (SLA'S), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and non-functional requirements; translating them into testing objectives.
• Experience producing forecasts and workload projections based on trend analysis and historical data.
• Knowledge of cloud performance testing (AWS, Azure).
• Strong skills in analyzing test results and findings to provide actionable recommendations.
• Experience with capacity planning frameworks and building performance models to anticipate future growth and demand.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools for performance testing, such as AppDynamics or Splunk, to identify and analyze bottlenecks.
• Familiarity with mainframe and web-based performance systems.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with performance testing and system tuning.
• Proficiency with LoadRunner or similar performance testing tools.
• Ability to analyze performance data and provide insights.
• Knowledge of cloud performance testing environments such as AWS and Azure.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate test results and performance baselines.
• Experience with capacity planning and performance modeling.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like AppDynamics or Splunk.
• Understanding of SLAs, KPIs, and non-functional requirements.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.