Netsmart · 1 month ago
Performance Test Automation Engineer-(Onsite) Overland Park, KS
Netsmart is a technology company specializing in healthcare applications, and they are seeking a Performance Test Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks. This role focuses on performance testing and collaboration with internal and external teams to ensure system reliability and scalability.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks covering performance, functional, synthetic, API, and system tests
Execute performance, load, stress, soak, and scalability tests to identify bottlenecks and performance risks
Build synthetic tests and observability-driven scenarios to ensure real-time monitoring of client environments
Monitor, analyze, and report on system performance using industry-standard tools and techniques
Partner with development and DevOps teams to simulate real-world usage patterns and validate scalability benchmarks
Define and execute performance testing strategies, plans, and metrics based on business and client requirements
Integrate performance and observability tests into CI/CD pipelines and production/non-production monitoring
Provide SLA-driven reporting and actionable insights for internal leadership and client stakeholders
Maintain a comprehensive test library aligned with Netsmart QA processes, ensuring positive workflow coverage and critical negative-path scenarios
Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Support, and clients to evaluate release updates and assess system impact
Ensure automation frameworks and manual test cases remain aligned and up to date
Proactively participate in requirements, design, usability, and testing reviews, providing QA input during all stages of the SDLC
Capture and publish test results, findings, and performance trends for internal and external audiences
Continuously improve automation strategies and observability practices to enhance system reliability and client satisfaction
Stay current with emerging tools, methodologies, and performance testing practices
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of hands-on experience in performance testing and automation engineering
Proficiency in tools such as JMeter, K6, LoadRunner, Gatling, or similar
Experience writing automated tests in Java, Python, or similar scripting languages
Strong knowledge of application architecture, system performance, and resource utilization
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
Ability to independently plan, execute, and deliver on complex QA initiatives with minimal supervision
Solid problem-solving skills for identifying and resolving complex system performance issues
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
Preferred
Experience with cloud-native testing solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Hands-on knowledge of APM/observability tools (Dynatrace, New Relic, AppDynamics, Grafana)
Experience testing microservices and APIs under load
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present performance findings to non-technical stakeholders and clients
Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality test cases, documentation, and release artifacts
Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Company
Netsmart
Netsmart is a healthcare software company that assists in delivering whole-person, value-based care.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-04-29
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