Performance Test Engineer- Senior Level - USC OR GC

Position

Performance Test Engineer- Senior Level Location: Greenbelt, MD Contract Length: 6 month contract to hire Required Years of EXP: 10 years Locals to VA/MD/DC - Face to Face must This does require candidates to get a Public Trust so requires them to have a GC or US Citizenship. Description Is an expert at measuring, analyzing, and optimizing the performance and scalability of web and mobile applications.

You will work with architects and developers on large-scale, enterprise-level performance test projects. Has tested systems in cloud, on-prem and hybrid environments Understands web application and browser concepts (HTTP, connections, cookies, caching, streaming, etc.)

Knows how to analyze performance requirements, translate into detailed test cases, and create your own test scripts Can handle test data in various formats (JSON, XML, CSV, etc.) and you understand data storage, encoding, encryption, data transformation, and related concepts Knows how to parameterize your scripts for load, spike, stress, and soak tests.

Familiar with APM tools and can explain what metrics they provide and what they mean Works well independently and as part of a team Is a creative and persistent problem solver Required Skills Must have: Hands-on experience using performance test tools to develop scripts, monitor application/database/machine level performance, analyze performance metrics, troubleshoot errors/failures/bottlenecks, and prepare performance test dashboards and reports At least 5 years of experience in Java/C development or other software development experience D eep knowledge of how web applications work over HTTP protocol. * Minimum 5 years of experience using automated test tools for Functional and/or Performance, Stability, Scalability, and Reliability testing using LoadRunner, WebTest, JMeter, Watir, Fit, FitNesse, Ruby or others * Minimum 5 years of object oriented programming experience, with C#, Java, Ruby, or C++ * Minimum 5 years SQL experience and an ability to write intermediate to complex SQL code * Experience on any performance testing tool (HP Performance Center, JMeter, VSTS, etc.) * Hands-on experience with performance monitoring tools New Relic APM, App Dynamics, Compuware APM (Dynatrace) * Experience with diagnostics tools to identify root cause like HP diagnostics * Hands-on experience performance testing mobile (iOS/Android) applications * Experience in both Windows and UNIX environments * Strong written, oral, and presentation skills * Excellent communication and customer facing skills Technologies and Tools: HP LoadRunner, HP UFT, JMeter, Perfecto Mobile, AppDynamics; Proficient with Java and/or C# and a scripting language Experience: Seeking ten (10) years of experience performing software development activities, with a Bachelor's Degree, or eight (8) years of experience with a Master's Degree

Additional Information

If you are interested in above position, please share your updated resume to gmahesh(at)usmsystems(dot)com or can directly call me on.