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Engineer; Software Test, Senior in Merrifield, VA
Requirements:
Support performance testing for the RSS application
Specialized skills in functional and performance testing, and test automation
Lead performance testing efforts as required;
Create/maintain the following deliverables: Test Strategy, Test Plan, Test Schedule, Test Executions and Analysis, Performance Test Report and Recommendations;
Setup test runs and execute test in HP Application Lifecycle Management, Performance Center and JMeter tools, and with new testing tools that are acquired;
Expert knowledge of Performance Center (Years of experience 5+)
Gather performance testing requirements and statistics in preparation of testing efforts;
Provide performance testing expertise;
Provide performance testing for mobile applications expertise;
Assist in the definition and modification of performance testing best practices, standard reports and metrics, and IT governance and compliance standards;
Assist the team in coaching and mentoring the various projects as it relates to performance testing;
Assist with compiling standard SDF (Software Delivery Framework) metrics
Perform load/performance testing
Setup and maintain the current environment with RSS application servers, load generator servers, and HP testing software used for the RSS load/performance testing.
Provide subject matter expertise to RSS stakeholders.
Server administration duties (Windows OS, application software installation process documentation, OS and application problem diagnosis).
Educational/Experience:
A minimum of ten (10) years of experience;
A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is preferred;
Expert knowledge of Performance Center (Years of experience 5+);
Experience with Test Automation tools;
Strong organizational, analytical/problem solving and interpersonal skills;
Strong verbal/written communication, listening, group interaction, and presentation skills;
Ability to work on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, manage tasks independently; and assume ownership of assigned tasks;
Demonstrated initiative and effective independent decision-making skills;
Additional Provisions
Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
Once candidate’s resume is approved and interview passed, the agency is responsible for providing drug screening. Failure to submit the drug screening results will delay the security clearance process.
If a candidate is given an interim clearance, continuation of employment is then based on the candidate receiving a sensitive clearance.
All candidates must be a US Citizen, or have permanent residence status (Green Card).
Candidate must have lived in the US for the past 5 years.
Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)
All overtime must be pre-approved in writing by the client manager or his/her designated representative.
Agency will not be reimbursed for overtime charges without previous written authorization. Authorized overtime will be reimbursed at straight time.
The enforced dress code is business casual, i.e. collared shirt with slacks for men, no skirts above the knee for women. Place and Period of Performance
Hours of support:
o The standard work week for contract staff will be 5 days a week and 8 hours per day preferable Monday through Friday.
o Contract staff may be required to travel to support business efforts.