Performance Test Engineer - Maximus

Effectively executes against the established test approach through the creation, review, execution of performance test cases as well as the discovery of code, configuration, infrastructure related performance flaws / defects with an objective to ensure quality for the software quality product. Performs quality assessment on performance to both technical and business stakeholder.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create and prepare test scenarios and test cases.
- Prepare test data needed to execute test cases.
- Prepare test environment and provisioning requirements to execute the test cases.
- Execute test cases and analyze results in order to identify potential defects.
- Assess impact and escalate risks/ issues to appropriate teams/resources to ensure timely resolution.
- Perform Back testing, including interfaces, database, webservice.
- Collaborate with System Integration Test team regarding test scenario development and defect identification.
- Ensure fixes to defects found are retested comprehensively.
- Contribute / Maintain the test script library by reviewing existing scripts and develop new test cases and participate in preparation of test plans.
- Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Project Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

- Participation in the creation of formal Performance Test Strategies / Approach

- Authoring of quality Performance Scripts within the designated timeline

- Determine best in class process to create data & virtual user load to meet test criteria

- Ability to perform script execution within the designated velocity and timeline

- Define problems, collect data, draw valid conclusions, and drive mitigating actions

- Be a prominent contributor within the defect triage / mitigation process of performance issues

- Autonomous testing lifecycle knowledge which includes the development of approach, impact assessment, defect management, reporting results, assessing performance against SLAs.

- Ability to mitigate problems with both business and technical orientated staff

- Partner with Infrastructure personnel to establish performance SLAs

- Work with technical based teams to measure I/O, Database, Servers, Environment performance

- Analysis and discovery of performance issues

- Establish and maintain performance standards

- Assess performance stability, consult on next steps with both technical and business teams

- Guardian of the overall performance process to ensure that quality results are accurately captured

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience. may have additional training or education in area of specialization.
- Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.
- General application of concepts and principles.
- Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals.
- Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards.
- Applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
- Communicates on complex or sensitive issues or drafts such responses for supervisor or manager.

Project Specific Requirements:

- Excellent verbal and communication skills (ability to present the facts)

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree with work experience

- Three - Five years' experience as a Performance Test Engineer

- Testing knowledge on Database, Query, API, Java knowledge a plus, Power Builder,.Net

- Knowledge of JIRA, Test Management Tools, Katalon, Selenium, Cucumber, Gherkin

- Fundamental knowledge of SDLC methodologies (Kanban, Scrum, Iterative Development)

- Fundamental knowledge of Test-Driven Development and/or Behavioral Driven Development

- Fundamental knowledge of healthcare, insurance, or financial services is a plus

- As per client specifications, applicants must be U.S. citizens or green card holders to be considered for this position

EEO Statement

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Annual Base Pay Minimum for this Position

$

85,000.00

Annual Base Pay Maximum for this Position

$

100,000.00