General Dynamics Information Technology · 8 hours ago
Senior Performance Tester
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$98K/yr - $132K/yr
10+ years expGeneral Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services. They are seeking a Senior Performance Tester to support the United States Postal Service by ensuring software systems meet performance expectations through various testing methodologies.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Applies advanced knowledge to analyze user/business needs and functionality to plan and design software integrations to meet those needs
Applies advanced knowledge to software updates, refinement, testing, and debugging to meet business needs
Measures product scalability, reliability, consistency, and performance
Conducts overall system performance and stress testing, working with stakeholders to determine the appropriate volumes to be used during the performance test
Analyzes code changesets to develop optimal test strategy with respect to test case selection
Builds, customizes, deploys, and manages the runtime environment using a consistent, automated approach
Understands test methodology and tools, software testing standards, conventions, build systems, and the product development cycle
Designs and builds automated test frameworks and test suites for use in development and testing cycles
Builds and/or selects robust, scalable, and high–quality test automation solutions for functional, regression and performance testing
Automates test cases as well as develops reusable scripts, tool, and processes that promote efficiencies that reduce repetitive efforts and produce consistent results using consistent inputs
Develops and supports API microservices
Participate in code reviews and backlog refinement sessions
Works closely with engineers to architect and develop the optimal technical design and testing approaches
Collaborates with the development team on the design and implementation of enhancements based on the tuning recommendations
Executes semi-complex software engineering and technical assignments that involve advanced analysis, programming, evaluation, and code-level testing
Performs manual testing, the scope of which will encompass all software functionality as a preface to test automation
Manages and provide oversight for deployment of releases into production environments
Periodically reviews test automation opportunities and works with the development team to use more testable approaches that will increase quality, development velocity, and decrease testing costs
Develops and maintains manual and automated test plans, working with product owners, system analysts, developers, and external vendors
Applies development and testing approaches in an iterative/Agile environment
Functions as a vital member of a team which values open communication, empowerment, innovation, and career development
Qualification
Required
10 + years of related experience
Proven experience as a Software Development Performance Test Engineer or in a similar quality assurance role
Proficiency in technical skills such as Java, JUnit, Apache JMeter, GitHub, API Microservices development, Akka Framework, Kafka, Agile methodologies, VersionOne, and Jenkins
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and software testing methodologies
Hands-on experience with performance testing tools and frameworks; LoadRunner preferred
Proficiency in developing and utilizing Java Vuser scripts
Experience testing multiple integrations within a single performance test
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field preferred, not required
Knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies is a plus
Benefits
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
A variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
A vision plan
The ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness
10 paid holidays per year
The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
Company
General Dynamics Information Technology
General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
General Dynamics Information Technology has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (32)
2024 (27)
2023 (36)
2022 (19)
2021 (18)
2020 (13)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Nedzbala
Senior Vice President
Ben Buckley
Vice President and General Manager
Recent News
Company data provided by crunchbase