DSS, Inc. is a leading health information software development and systems integration company, offering services and solutions utilized daily by thousands of clinicians and administrative staff across both public and private sectors nationwide.
Overview The Quality Assurance Performance Engineer plays a hybrid role, combining software development and testing expertise to ensure the performance, stability, and resiliency of enterprise applications. This individual designs and builds testing frameworks, tools, stubs, and mocks, while also developing and executing comprehensive performance and stress tests.
The role involves analyzing results, performing root cause analysis, and delivering actionable recommendations to improve system reliability and scalability. Working across both traditional and modern architectures, patterns, and technology stacks, the engineer partners closely with development teams to support high-performing, robust applications and database systems.
The Quality Assurance Performance Engineer will: - Is responsible for developing and maintaining performance test scripts in a prioritized and standardized manner as identified by the Quality Assurance (QA) Manager, Director and Product Line Director
- Coordinates and organizes requested performance testing and verification of assigned products to ensure the delivery of top-level software products to external clients
- Participates in performance status calls with team members and management
- Supports and understands the basic workflow of products assigned for performance testing
- Possesses good verbal and written communication skills
- Provides weekly metrics to management
- Adjusts timelines/requests based on resource project allocations
- Monitors the verification of product's performance
Other Duties: - Maintains working relationships with all internal departments
- Participates in presentations as Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Conditions of Employment: (Authorized to work in the US without current or future be able to pass a Federal background check
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Security and Privacy Responsibilities: Individuals working for DSS or any Subsidiary will be subject to security and privacy requirements as explained in HIPAA, FedRAMP, and NIST 800-53. Additionally, they are required to undergo specific FedRAMP training to ensure compliance with all associated controls and responsibilities in the day-to-day performance of their duties. Individuals working in departments that are considered to be in the high-risk category will be required to undergo advanced training based on their role and level of access. Individuals with access to modify data and the configuration baseline will require further training.
The preceding functions are examples of the work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and make a reasonable accommodation as needed. Required Skills: - Ability and tenacity to take each performance issue as far as possible, often to the point of being able to suggest a fix
- 1+ years' experience with Performance testing tools such as NeoLoad, LoadRunner, JMeter, SoapUI etc.
- 1+ years' experience writing utilities/tools/frameworks in C#, Java, Python, JavaScript etc.
- 1+ years' experience with SQL/NoSQL to generate data for performance testing
- 1+ years' experience with application monitoring tools like SiteScope, Splunk, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, New Relic etc.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with algorithms, data structures, complexity analysis and software design
- Exposure to Unix/Linux operating systems
- Exposure to Azure Cloud Platform Products and Amazon Web Services
- Proficient in the Software Development Life Cycle
- Learns new software as needed
Preferred Skills: - Ability to communicate effectively (listening, presenting and questioning)
- Strong organizational, written and communication skills
- Prioritizes, manages time and is detail oriented
- Possesses analytical and problem-solving skills
- Possesses proven aptitude for understanding technical process
- Must work effectively on his/her own with minimal supervision
- Consistently meets defined goals
- Communicates well regarding automation tasks, timelines, and accomplishments
Education: - Required: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Information
- Combination of education and experience can be substituted for a formal degree
- Preferred: Any additional degree or training specific to the position.
Certifications: (Preferred)
- Any additional degree or training specific to the position.
Years of experience in a similar role: - 1+ years' experience as a Performance Engineer
- 2+ years as a QA Analyst
Compensation: Salary at DSS Inc is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $80,000.00 to $100,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of DSS, Inc. total compensation package for employees.
Physical Demands: Operate computer and other office equipment including phones, faxes, instant messaging, email, webcasts Up to 90% of time.
Perceive computer form layout Up to 90% of time.
Work in a stationary position, sitting Up to 90% of time.
Move about office, Standing, Walking Up to 5% of time.
Transport up to 20 lbs. equipment/supplies, lifting, stooping, bending Up to 10 times per day.
Communications, oral, written and visual Up to 90% of time.
Other, please specify Travel by common carrier up to 25% per year.
Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted while traveling.
DSS Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need an accommodation seeking employment with DSS, Inc., please email or call . Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.
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