Information Technology Specialist; Performance Test Engineer

Duties

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

• Leads the design, development, and execution of performance, load, and stress testing strategies for enterprise applications and systems. Develops performance test plans, scripts, and scenarios using industry-standard tools such as Load Runner and JMeter, and demonstrates proficiency in Java, Python, and C to support script development, execution and test automation across complex systems. Establishes performance testing frameworks integrated into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using platforms such as Git Hub to support continuous delivery and system validation across cloud platforms, including Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure.
• Serves as a technical expert and advisor on performance testing methodologies, tools, and best practices, evaluating emerging technologies and advising leadership on their applicability and effectiveness. Translates complex technical and non-functional requirements, including response time, throughput, scalability, and resource utilization, into actionable performance test strategies aligned with federal engineering standards.
• Leads the full lifecycle of performance testing solutions, including planning, design, development, documentation, implementation, integration, and maintenance. Develops technical documentation, including Performance Engineering Models, test strategies, and performance testing reports. Executes performance tests using industry-standard tools and monitoring platforms (e.g., App Dynamics and Splunk), analyzes results, identifies bottlenecks, and publishes detailed metrics and reports. Ensures performance validation is embedded within Agile and Dev Sec Ops  processes through automated testing and continuous monitoring, while identifying risks, addressing performance constraints, and providing technical leadership on complex, enterprise-scale systems to ensure compliance with performance and government standards.
• Collaborates with developers, architects, and infrastructure teams to ensure systems meet defined performance and scalability requirements. Works closely with stakeholders to define performance criteria and ensure alignment with mission objectives. Supports cross-functional teams in interpreting test results and implementing improvements.
• Develops and manages project scope, including objectives, timelines, resources, and risk strategies related to performance testing efforts. Serve as a technical point of contact for stakeholders, resolving performance-related issues and ensuring clear communication of testing outcomes. Prepare and present technical reports, dashboards, and briefings to leadership on system performance, risks, and recommendations.