About the role

Performance Test Engineer supporting federal client with Niyam IT. Responsible for performance testing and ensuring software applications meet benchmarks and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute performance test plans, scenarios, and scripts to validate system scalability, reliability, and responsiveness.
Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using tools such as Selenium, WebDriver, and other relevant technologies.
Perform load, stress, endurance, and scalability testing to identify system limitations and ensure optimal performance.
Conduct functional, regression, usability, and acceptance testing as part of end-to-end validation efforts.
Perform 508 compliance, security, and accessibility testing in accordance with federal standards.
Analyze test results and perform root cause analysis of performance issues, providing actionable feedback to development teams.
Collaborate with project managers and developers to ensure testing objectives and timelines are met.
Create and maintain documentation for test plans, cases, results, and defect tracking.
Evaluate, recommend, and implement testing tools and strategies to improve automation and performance testing capabilities.
Design, execute, and maintain load and performance test suites, and monitor test results across environments.
Provide regular progress reports and quality metrics to project stakeholders.
May mentor or lead other QA professionals and serve as a subject matter expert on performance testing best practices.

US Citizen with ability to successfully complete federal background investigation.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in software testing and performance engineering.
Demonstrated experience with: Performance and load testing tools such as JMeter, K6, or LoadRunner
Automation tools such as Selenium, WebDriver, or equivalent
API testing and validation using tools like Postman
SQL and database performance analysis
Defect tracking and test management systems
Conducting 508 compliance, usability, and security testing
Strong understanding of software quality assurance methodologies, SDLC processes, and CI/CD pipelines.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Comprehensive Benefits : We’ve got you covered with 100% company-paid health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
Peace of Mind : Enjoy free short-term and long-term disability coverage, ensuring your financial security in any situation.
Flexible Work Hours : Life doesn’t always fit into a 9 to 5 schedule. We offer flexibility to help you manage your work-life balance effectively.
Remote and Hybrid Work : Niyam understands the value of flexibility. We offer remote and hybrid work options on our projects.
Paid Time Off : Recharge and rejuvenate with our generous paid time off policy.
Retirement Plans : We care about your future. Niyam offers retirement plans to help you secure your long-term financial goals.
Career Growth : Niyam is not just a job; it’s a career journey. We provide a supportive environment for your professional development and offer fully paid opportunities (including technology and business conferences) for training and advancement within the company.
Great People : Our people are the blueprint of who Niyam is to the industry and community.
Great Environment : Niyam fosters a great environment where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive.
Diversity & Inclusion : We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives. Your unique ideas are welcomed and celebrated every day at Niyam.