SME II Performance Tester

SME II — Performance Tester Anywhere Type: Contract Category: Engineer Industry: Government Workplace Type: Remote Reference ID: JN -022026-105379 Date Posted: 02/05/2026 Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/U570kf Description: Remote Our client operates an enterprise computing services program that supports mission‑critical systems with an emphasis on performance, scalability, risk management, and quality. The environment is Agile and collaborative, with cross‑functional teams delivering solutions for large‑scale federal stakeholders. Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis. For our W2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Rate: $95.00 to $105.00/hr. W2

Responsibilities

• Analyze user needs to determine functional and non‑functional performance requirements.
• Develop performance test strategies, plans, and requirements for moderately complex to complex systems.
• Define problems, constraints, and risks related to system performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Perform functional allocation to identify required performance testing tasks and their interrelationships.
• Identify and estimate resources required for performance testing activities.
• Design, execute, and analyze load, stress, endurance, and scalability tests.
• Support test automation efforts for performance and integration testing.
• Provide subject matter expertise in information systems architecture, networking, telecommunications, and software performance.
• Support risk management and independent validation and verification activities.
• Produce clear performance analysis reports, findings, and recommendations.
• Communicate results effectively to technical teams and government stakeholders.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience Requirements

• Eight or more years of IT experience with demonstrated expertise in performance and automated testing for enterprise systems.
• Recognized expertise in performance testing sufficient for qualification as a subject matter expert.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Hands‑on experience with performance and test automation tools including NeoLoad, JMeter, and AWS Taurus.
• Automated testing experience with Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright.
• Accessibility and quality tooling experience with aXe and pa11y.
• Programming and scripting experience with Java and JavaScript.
• API and integration testing experience using Postman in AWS environments and Rest Assured.
• CI/CD and version control experience using GitLab.
• Experience across modern and legacy enterprise technologies.
• Experience supporting federal or large‑scale enterprise IT programs (preferred).
• Knowledge of information systems architecture, networking, and communications protocols (preferred).
• Familiarity with Agile and DevSecOps software development methodologies (preferred).
• Experience with modeling, simulation, or lifecycle management concepts (preferred).
• Prior experience performing or supporting IV&V activities (preferred).

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