Performance QA/Test Engineer

Precise is seeking an experienced Performance QA Test Engineer to join our team. As a QA Test Engineer, you'll work with developers to test our applications across an array of hardware and software. You will work on building a test plan with test cases based on user stories. Using manual and automated test processes, you will execute the test cases to see how the software performs. You will be an integral team member who assists the team to ensure high quality code is delivered to our client. Perform unit testing, functional testing, regression testing, etc. Involved in Performance Testing with excellent expertise in HP LoadRunner. You will confirm expected application behaviors in response to our software and then document the results and communicate defects to the development team so they can improve the applications.

Applicants must reside in the United States East Coast or Central time zones, ideally within the D.C./Maryland/Northern Virginia metropolitan area or within a 2-3 hour drive. The position is remote.

Successful candidate must be USC/GC/EAD and will be able to pass a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Test and verify code, report and record defects, document test scripts, participate in design reviews, user acceptance testing, and deployment activities
• Perform manual and automated testing of web applications and back-end data processes
• Plan, organize, and implement day to day activities of testing
• Coordinate with developers, architects, and functional analysts on testing and test results and product planning activities within an agile/scrum environment
• Review and understand user stories and associated acceptance criteria
• Execute all phases and types of testing to include user story testing, end-to-end testing, back-end database testing, regression testing of a release, performance and 508 compliance testing
• Set up, maintain and run performance tests
• Build modular automated performance test scripts using Load runner to identify load and scalability concerns for web-based applications
• Analyze performance results and produce relevant reports and quality metrics with suggestions for improvements
• Understand complex business and functional requirements and provide direction in designing the technical test cases that thoroughly test the tech stack from architectural standpoint and meet the application requirements
• Work with the development teams in implementing and enforcing quality gates at each stage of the pipeline
• Proactively identify and communicate risks and opportunities for improvement in testing process or other processes that cross all products and test frameworks.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Defect Life Cycle
• Experience working in an Agile development environment
• Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and tools
• At least 5 years of experience with performance testing, formal system testing, including unit testing, performing analysis of documented user requirements or designing of test plans in support of user requirements
• At least 5 years of experience with creating detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases
• At least 3 years of experience working with Jira
• Familiar with test automation of web applications
• Should have at least 3 years of experience in Performance Testing with excellent expertise in HP LoadRunner
• Familiar with Jenkins and experience supporting test automation with Jenkins
• Performance Testing: Load Runner, JMETER
• Excellent interpersonal and team-oriented skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for design, attention to detail, and punctuality
• Comfortable in a demanding environment and managing multiple priorities
• Ability to obtain a public trust security clearance

Desired Skills:

• Test Management: ALM, JIRA
• Automation Tools: UFT, Selenium
• 508 Compliance Tools: JAWS, AMP, WAVE
• Other Tools: SOAP UI, Postman

ABOUT US

Precise Software Solutions, Inc., an SBA 8(a) program participant, is an innovative small business with a proven record of success delivering quality services and solutions to government organizations. A CMMI Level 3 company, Precise serves as a trusted advisor to senior technology executives and helps government agencies enhance and expand their information technology capabilities. Precise helps their customers capitalize on the efficiencies offered by technological advancements and ensures the integrity of their IT systems and programs so they can perform their public mission more effectively. The company is known for delivering agile and innovative solutions and specializes in strategic consulting, system modernization and integration, digital transformation and experience, infrastructure and cloud implementation, and data management and analytics.

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision) including High Deductible Health plan where company pays 100% of the deductible for your family.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Retirement Plan with 4% match and discretionary match at year end
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days of PTO accrued per year; 7 holidays+ 3 Floating holidays; 2 Innovation days (paid training days)
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Jury Duty leave
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Training and Development
• Wellness Incentives & Discount programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Annual Charity Donation Match
• Awards and Recognition

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Precise is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants.