QA Automation Engineer- Performance Test Experience(Onsite, Overland Park, KS)
On-siteOverland Park, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks covering performance, functional, synthetic, API, and system tests for mission-critical healthcare applications. Execute load, stress, soak, and scalability tests to identify bottlenecks while building synthetic tests and observability-driven scenarios for real-time monitoring. Monitor system performance using industry-standard tools and partner with development and DevOps teams to simulate real-world usage patterns and validate scalability benchmarks. Define testing strategies, integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines, and provide SLA-driven reporting to internal leadership and client stakeholders. Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, and clients to evaluate release updates and ensure automation frameworks remain aligned with Netsmart QA processes.
Required Qualifications
- 1-2 years of hands-on experience in performance testing and automation engineering
- Proficiency in tools such as JMeter, K6, LoadRunner, Gatling, or similar
- Proficiency writing automated tests in Java, Python, or similar scripting languages
- Strong knowledge of application architecture, system performance, and resource utilization
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Ability to independently plan, execute, and deliver on complex QA initiatives with minimal supervision
- Solid problem-solving skills for identifying and resolving complex system performance issues
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- All applicants for employment must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Desired Qualifications
- Java developer experience or computer science degree equivalent
- Experience with cloud-native testing solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Hands-on knowledge of APM/observability tools (Dynatrace, New Relic, AppDynamics, Grafana)
- Experience testing microservices and APIs under load
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present performance findings to non-technical stakeholders and clients
- Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality test cases, documentation, and release artifacts
- Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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