Sr. Performance Tester
HybridReston, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute end-to-end performance test strategies for enterprise applications, AWS-native systems, APIs, microservices, and data lake pipelines. Design and run load, stress, endurance, scalability, resiliency, and capacity tests using Tricentis NeoLoad and LoadRunner, automating execution within CI/CD pipelines. Analyze results across application, database, middleware, network, cloud, and infrastructure layers to identify bottlenecks and communicate recommendations. Provide technical leadership for high-visibility engagements, leading defect triage and root-cause analysis for performance issues. Mentor team members on NeoLoad scripting, cloud observability, and test automation integration.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in performance testing, resiliency testing, performance engineering, or quality engineering for enterprise applications
- Hands-on experience with Tricentis NeoLoad and LoadRunner
- Strong Cloud/CI-CD performance test automation experience, particularly AWS
- Database performance validation experience with large-scale data warehouse or data lake environments
- Scripting/programming/query language proficiency (JavaScript, Java, Groovy, Python, SQL, or shell scripting)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of performance testing lifecycle, SDLC, Agile delivery, and non-functional requirements validation
- Mostly Remote (Onsite 1–2x/month in Reston, VA)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with service virtualization, test data management, and workload modeling
- Familiarity with cloud monitoring/observability tools and performance reporting dashboards
- Knowledge of code quality and promotion practices
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