QA Performance Engineer

QA Performance Engineer

Location:

Merrifield, Virginia (Hybrid)

Role Overview

As a Performance Test Engineer, you will be responsible for executing end-to-end performance testing efforts. This role requires hands-on performance engineering expertise to design, develop, and execute performance test strategies that validate system scalability, reliability, and stability. You will partner with QA leads and leadership to support activities across multiple initiatives, analyze test results, and drive performance improvement recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform load, stress, endurance, and scalability testing to validate the production readiness of applications and infrastructure.
• Design, develop, and execute performance test scripts and scenarios that accurately simulate real-world user behavior.
• Build, maintain, and enhance automated performance testing solutions using tools such as Neo Load or similar platforms.
• Analyze performance test results to identify bottlenecks, system constraints, and optimization opportunities.
• Utilize monitoring and observability tools like App Insights and Splunk to assess system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate performance testing early in the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Define performance SLAs and establish baseline metrics using production insights.
• Identify, understand, and document system dependencies to ensure accurate test coverage and implement mocking strategies.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of performance testing strategies, frameworks, and standards.
• Document, track, and report defects identified during testing and collaborate with teams to drive timely resolution.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in software testing, with a strong emphasis on performance engineering, including test planning, execution, analysis, and optimization.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in performance testing methodologies, including load, stress, and endurance testing.
• Ability to analyze test results to identify bottlenecks and perform root cause analysis across different applications.
• Experience developing and maintaining automated performance test scripts (Java script) and troubleshooting test solutions.

Experience with performance scripting and monitoring tools to create a repeatable and scalable testing process.

• Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC), and agile methodologies.
• Proficiency with Azure Dev Ops or comparable test management tools for planning, executing, and tracking testing activities.
• Hands-on experience with Postman and performance testing tools such as Neo Load or similar platforms.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Azure App Insights, Splunk, or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey information to technical teams and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with mocking tools, preferably Wire Mock.
• An understanding of functional testing (SDET).
• Experience with dependency mapping and service virtualization.