Performance Tester

About Our Company:

Delmock Technologies, Inc. (DTI), is a leading HUBZone business in Baltimore, known for delivering sophisticated IT (Information Technology) and Health solutions with a commitment to ethics, expertise , and superior service. Actively engaged in the local community, DTI creates opportunities for talented residents while maintaining a stellar reputation as an award-winning contractor, earning accolades like the Government Choice Award for IRS (Internal Revenue Service) Systems Modernizations.

Location : This position is remote.

Clearance: Active IRS MBI Clearance and GFE (IRS issued laptop) are required .

Role:

Delmock Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Performance Tester to lead the design, development, and execution of performance and automation testing for complex, cloud-based SOA applications. The ideal candidate will support mission-critical IRS systems, including the Information Returns Master File (IRMF), Individual Master File (IMF), and Business Master File (BMF). This role requires strong technical expertise in Agile environments and a deep commitment to ensuring application scalability, reliability, and responsiveness through comprehensive performance testing strategies

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute backend performance and load tests for APIs, services, and data pipelines.

• Build and maintain automated test frameworks using tools like TestNG, JUnit, SoapUI, SeleniumHD , and JMeter.

• Develop and integrate Java/Python-based test scripts into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub.

• Write and optimize SQL queries for data validation and performance benchmarking.

• Work with Databricks and JNode for data-driven testing and backend validation.

• Analyze performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve issues.

• Utilize AWS services, including MongoDB and DynamoDB, for cloud-based testing and monitoring.

• Create dashboards and visualizations using Tableau to communicate performance trends and KPIs.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement of testing strategies.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in performance and backend test automation.

• Experience with IRS IRMF, IMF or BMF systems (highly desirable).

Performance Testing:

• Demonstrated experience in performance, load, stress, and volume testing for cloud-based SOA applications.

• Strong knowledge of API performance testing, including RESTful services and Microservices.

• Experience with tools such as:

• LOADRUNNER, JMETER, Parasoft SOAtest w/ Loadtest , ReadyAPI , SOAP UI

• GitHub, JIRA, Eggplant, Subject7, IBM Rational tools (RFT, EWM, ELM, ETM)

• Automation & Scripting:

• Proficient in Java and Python for developing custom test scripts and utilities.

• Experience with JUnit, TestNG, Selenium, and other automation frameworks.

• Ability to build and maintain performance test environments and simulate real-world user behavior.

DevOps & Agile Integration:

• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integrating performance tests into DevOps workflows.

• Experience with Agile methodologies, Kanban boards, and continuous testing practices.

• Familiarity with Maestro suite (JIRA and Confluence) for test management and documentation.

Other Technical Expertise:

• Backend Automation Tools: TestNG, JUnit, SoapUI, SeleniumHD

• Performance Testing Tools: JMeter, LoadRunner (optional), Parasoft SOAtest

• Scripting Languages: Java, Python

• CI/CD & Version Control: Jenkins, GitHub

• Data & Querying: SQL, Databricks, JNode

• Cloud & Databases: AWS, MongoDB, DynamoDB

• Visualization & Reporting: Tableau

• Agile & DevOps: Experience working in Agile teams with CI/CD delivery pipelines

Preferred/Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with Kafka, Kubernetes, or containerized environments.

• Familiarity with security testing (SSL, TLS, digital certificates).

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills .

Recently ranked as high as #3 among HUBZone Companies in a GOVWIN survey, DTI offers a dynamic environment for those passionate about impactful projects, community involvement, and contributing to top-ranking Federal and State Commissionaires project support team s .

At DTI, we balance continuous growth and innovation with a strong dedication to corporate social responsibility. Join our talented team and be part of a company that values both professional excellence and community impact. Explore the exciting career opportunities awaiting you at DTI!

DTI is committed to hiring and maintaining a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class .