Req ID: RQ214032
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Public Trust/Other Required: MBI (T2)
Job Family: Professional Engineering
Skills:
Automated Testing,Software Testing,Test Automation Framework
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
Job Description:
TEST ENGINEER PRINCIPAL
Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Performance Test Engineer supporting the United States Postal Service. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Performance Test Engineer , you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a developer/test engineer joining our team to ensure software systems are correct and performant per stakeholder expectations.
HOW Performance Test Engineer WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
The developer/test engineer is well-versed in functional and non-functional requirements testing concepts, and will use a variety of testing methodologies, tools, and analytics to ensure that solution performance is measurable and that results are standardized and repeatable.
Applies advanced knowledge to analyze user/business needs and functionality to plan and design software integrations to meet those needs.
Applies advanced knowledge to software updates, refinement, testing, and debugging to meet business needs.
Measures product scalability, reliability, consistency, and performance.
Conducts overall system performance and stress testing, working with stakeholders to determine the appropriate volumes to be used during the performance test.
Analyzes code changesets to develop optimal test strategy with respect to test case selection.
Builds, customizes, deploys, and manages the runtime environment using a consistent, automated approach.
Understands test methodology and tools, software testing standards, conventions, build systems, and the product development cycle.
Designs and builds automated test frameworks and test suites for use in development and testing cycles.
Builds and/or selects robust, scalable, and high-quality test automation solutions for functional, regression and performance testing.
Automates test cases as well as develops reusable scripts, tool, and processes that promote efficiencies that reduce repetitive efforts and produce consistent results using consistent inputs.
Develops and supports API microservices.
Participate in code reviews and backlog refinement sessions.
Works closely with engineers to architect and develop the optimal technical design and testing approaches.
Collaborates with the development team on the design and implementation of enhancements based on the tuning recommendations.
Executes semi-complex software engineering and technical assignments that involve advanced analysis, programming, evaluation, and code-level testing.
Performs manual testing, the scope of which will encompass all software functionality as a preface to test automation.
Manages and provide oversight for deployment of releases into production environments.
Periodically reviews test automation opportunities and works with the development team to use more testable approaches that will increase quality, development velocity, and decrease testing costs.
Develops and maintains manual and automated test plans, working with product owners, system analysts, developers, and external vendors.
Applies development and testing approaches in an iterative/Agile environment.
Functions as a vital member of a team which values open communication, empowerment, innovation, and career development.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field preferred, not required.
Minimum of 10 years' experience in Information Technology
Proven experience as a Software Development Performance Test Engineer or in a similar quality assurance role.
Proficiency in technical skills such as Java, JUnit, Apache JMeter, GitHub, API Microservices development, Akka Framework, Kafka, Agile methodologies, VersionOne, and Jenkins
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and software testing methodologies.
Hands-on experience with performance testing tools and frameworks; LoadRunner preferred.
Proficiency in developing and utilizing Java Vuser scripts
Experience testing multiple integrations within a single performance test.
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies is a plus.
Location : Remote
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
The likely salary range for this position is $97,968 - $132,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee's date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
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