Overview
On Site
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 6+ mo(s)
Skills
PERFORMANCE TEST ENGINEER
PERFORMANCE TESTER
PERFORMANCE TESTING
LOAD TESTING
NEOLOAD
TRICENTIS NEOLOAD
NEO LOAD
LOADRUNNER
LOAD RUNNER
MICRO FOCUS LOADRUNNER
Job Details
Job Title: Sr. Software Engineer - Information Technology (Performance Test Engineer)
Location: Reston, VA (On-site once a month)
Job Type: Contract
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Performance Test Engineer with deep expertise in Tricentis NeoLoad and LoadRunner. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience creating, maintaining, and managing automated performance testing scripts, analyzing system performance, and collaborating closely with development and systems teams to ensure optimal application scalability and reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, execute, and maintain performance test plans and automated scripts.
- Analyze performance test results, generate detailed metrics, and provide actionable recommendations.
- Identify, report, and track potential code defects; communicate testing status and issues effectively to management.
- Review business and system requirements to ensure testability and performance coverage.
- Coordinate with stakeholders and customers to analyze discrepancies, create test data, and ensure satisfaction.
- Participate in project meetings, system architecture reviews, and benchmark system performance.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of testing tools, methodologies, and product functionality.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience as a Performance Test Engineer.
- SME-level expertise in Tricentis NeoLoad ( 5 years).
- Strong experience with LoadRunner and migrating LoadRunner scripts to NeoLoad.
- Proficient in performance testing techniques, monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog), and relational databases (DB2, Oracle, MongoDB).
- Strong SQL/PLSQL skills.
- Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, servers, networks, virtualization, and database systems.
- Experience with defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira) and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred:
- Prior experience in the healthcare industry.
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