Performance Tester

TSA TIM is a new program to implement a new case management and credentialing system for transportation workers. The Performance Tester will support efforts to validate the solution design by testing the application against performance requirements. They will support the test leads by creating detailed performance test tasks for the work plan and providing accurate status of these tasks. Develops detailed test plans and results artifacts. The Performance Tester will identify and create detailed test cases and test scripts and map to appropriate requirements and design specifications.

Minimum skills and qualifications:

• Experience using performance test tools (HP Load Runner, IBM Rational Performance Tester, Load Impact, Load Test, etc.)
• Ability to use load tools to monitor, gather, and report application performance
• Knowledge of performance bottlenecks and end-to-end performance measures (server response time, throughput, latency, etc.)
• Ability to troubleshoot issues in the performance test environment
• Experience using IBM Rational Jazz Suite (Quality Manager, Test Workbench, Test Virtualization Server)
• Experience using test tools: TOAD, Benthic, SQL Server, SQL Plus, or other similar database query tools
• Experience using/testing Siebel/CRM applications
• Experience working with Oracle products (OSB, OPA, I&AM, BPA, BPEL, etc.)
• JAVA, PERL, JavaScript (and/or other common programming languages)
• Deep knowledge of how web applications work over HTTP protocol.
• Experience working with Federal Government projects
• Experience with DHS Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC)

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Ability to promote a positive and collaborative teaming work environment
• Proven ability to work independently and as a team member
• Good communication (written and oral), analytical and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational, multi-tasking, decision-making and time-management skills
• Ability to learn very quickly, adapts to changing priorities, and share knowledge with other team members
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, quality conscious environment
• Availability to work extended hours if needed for urgent support
• Ability to proactively identify and clearly articulate issues and present solution options
• Thinks innovatively and develops new ideas to make test more efficient
• Dedication to accuracy and precision

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports Test Lead in upward stakeholder management, status report development, metrics, etc.
• Creates performance test approach and strategy from system requirements and design documents
• Establishes verifiable performance benchmarks for system and system components.