Performance Tester / Platform Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Internal mobility support

Competitive benefits & pay

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Performance Tester / Platform Engineer to join an agile team focused on modernizing enterprise-class software for the AO of the US Courts.

You will design automated performance testing frameworks, monitor performance KPIs, and drive optimization across cloud-based workloads using CI/CD pipelines in a remote work setting. The role emphasizes real-time observability, cross-team collaboration, and documentation of performance findings.

Qualifications

• Experience in performance engineering and automated testing of cloud-based applications and platforms.
• Strong knowledge of performance testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner, BlazeMeter, or k6.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog, New Relic, CloudWatch, or Elastic Stack.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or JavaScript for automation of testing and reporting workflows.
• Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices testing strategies.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure performance characteristics (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Experience with telemetry frameworks and logging standards for traceability.
• Able to analyze large test data sets to identify trends and root causes.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum and sprint ceremonies.
• DevSecOps implementation using GitOps or similar tools.
• Containerized app development/testing with Docker/K8s/OpenShift.
• Source control and build/release tooling knowledge.
• Extensive test planning, scripting, and performance test execution experience.
• Familiarity with SaaS, PaaS, or IaaS concepts.
• Migration methodologies for IaaS/PaaS including cloud app migrations.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated performance testing frameworks integrated into CI/CD pipelines for cloud-native apps.
• Define and track performance KPIs based on SLAs and stakeholder requirements.
• Conduct load, stress, and scalability testing under multi-tenant conditions and concurrent users.
• Develop and manage a performance dashboard with executive and technical reporting.
• Perform real-time monitoring, observability, and telemetry setup for performance.
• Collaborate with devs, QA, SREs to identify bottlenecks and optimize performance.
• Validate performance of critical workflows and API endpoints.
• Capture and report metrics like CPU, memory, disk, network and logs for tuning.
• Contribute to MSR and sprint-level performance docs.
• Align performance testing with DevSecOps and MLOps processes.

Skills

Performance engineering

CI/CD pipelines

Agile/Scrum teamwork

Test data analysis

Scripting for automation

Education

Bachelor of Science

Tools

JMeter

Gatling

LoadRunner

BlazeMeter

k6

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Grafana

Prometheus

Datadog

New Relic

CloudWatch

Elastic Stack

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

Transform technology into opportunity as a Performance Tester / Platform Engineer at GDIT. Shape what's next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what's next for your engineering career.

The Case Management Modernization (CMM) Program is an initiative to support the Administrative Office (AO) of the US Courts (AO) develop a modern cloud-based solution to support all 204+ federal courts across the United States which are grouped into three types, namely Appellate, District, and Bankruptcy. This modernized case management system will eventually replace the current Case Management and Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system.

The Performance Tester / Platform Engineer will work as part of an agile development team to build and support the modernization of enterprise-class software applications.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Performance Tester / Platform Engineer, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of US Courts. You will play a crucial role in the following areas:

• Design, implement, and maintain automated performance testing frameworks integrated into CI/CD pipelines for cloud-native applications
• Define and track key performance KPIs (e.g., response time, throughput, resource utilization, latency, error rates) based on SLAs and stakeholder requirements
• Conduct load, stress, and scalability testing to validate performance under multi-tenant conditions and concurrent user loads
• Develop and manage a performance dashboard and provide executive-level and technical-level reporting on system behavior
• Perform real-time monitoring, observability, and telemetry setup for application and infrastructure performance using modern tools and dashboards
• Collaborate with developers, QA, SREs, and operations teams to identify performance bottlenecks and provide optimization recommendations
• Validate the performance of critical workflows and use cases, including long-running queries, search operations, and API endpoints
• Capture and report on system metrics such as CPU, memory, disk, network, and application-specific logs for tuning and diagnostics
• Contribute to the performance section of the Monthly Status Report (MSR) and sprint-level performance documentation
• Ensure alignment of performance testing strategy with DevSecOps and MLOps processes for continuous integration and delivery
• Developing and executing formal performance test plans to ensure the delivery of quality software applications
• Composing and maintaining comprehensive test plans and reports
• Verifying and validating functionality by evaluating software against system requirements
• Responsible for supporting cloud solution resources, both IaaS and PaaS, that enable the business to securely run sensitive workloads within a cloud
• Implementing and designing server, network, and software configurations for a cloud computing infrastructure and applications with a focus on DevOps principles

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Performance Tester / Platform Engineer must have:

Education: Bachelor of Science

Experience: 5+ years of related experience; 1+ year should involve deploying and managing applications and systems to commercial and private clouds

Required Skills

• Experience in performance engineering and automated testing of cloud-based applications and platforms
• Strong knowledge of performance testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner, BlazeMeter, or k6
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog, New Relic, CloudWatch, or Elastic Stack
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or JavaScript for automation of testing and reporting workflows
• Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices testing strategies
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure performance characteristics, especially AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience with telemetry frameworks and logging standards to support traceability and root cause analysis
• Demonstrated ability to analyze large volumes of test data, identify trends, and drive root cause identification and tuning
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams and participating in sprint ceremonies
• Experienced in providing DevSecOps implementation using GitOps, or similar tools
• Experienced in developing, testing, and maintaining containerized applications utilizing docker, k8s, Openshift, etc.
• Working knowledge of Source Version Control and Build/Release tools and methodologies
• Extensive hands‑on experience with Test planning, writing test cases/scripts, test case automation, performance test execution and analysis of performance test results
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of cloud technology, including Software as Service (SaaS), Platform as Service (PaaS), or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
• Supporting large scale infrastructure migration methodologies and techniques (IaaS/PaaS) including application migrations to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Security Clearance Level: Ability to obtain a position of Public Trust with the Administrative Office of the US Courts

Must be a US Person (Green Card Holder, US Permanent Resident Alien, Refugee, Asylee, US Citizen)

Location: Remote

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

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