Information Technology Specialist (Performance Test Engineer)
Internal Revenue ServiceWHAT IS What is Information Technology? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Position(s) are to be filled in the following area(s): IT - Filing Season and Legislative Delivery - Performance Test Engineer Consider each location carefully when applying. If you are selected for a location, that location will become your official post of duty.
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The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position. Leads the design, development, and execution of performance, load, and stress testing strategies for enterprise applications and systems. Establishes performance testing frameworks integrated into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using platforms such as GitHub to support continuous delivery and system validation across cloud platforms, including Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure. Develops performance test plans, scripts, and scenarios using industry-standard tools such as LoadRunner and JMeter, and demonstrates proficiency in Java, Python, and C to support script development, execution and test automation across complex systems. Serves as a technical expert and advisor on performance testing methodologies, tools, and best practices, evaluating emerging technologies and advising leadership on their applicability and effectiveness. Translates complex technical and non-functionalrequirements, including response time, throughput, scalability, and resource utilization, into actionable performance test strategies aligned with federal engineering standards. Leads the full lifecycle of performance testing solutions, including planning, design, development, documentation, implementation, integration, and maintenance. Develops technical documentation, including Performance Engineering Models, test strategies, and performance testing reports. Executes performance tests using industry-standard tools and monitoring platforms (e.g., AppDynamics and Splunk), analyzes results, identifies bottlenecks, and publishes detailed metrics and reports. Ensures performance validation is embedded within Agile and DevSecOps processes through automated testing and continuous monitoring, while identifying risks, addressing performance constraints, and providing technical leadership on complex, enterprise-scale systems to ensure compliance with performance and government standards. Collaborates with developers, architects, and infrastructure teams to ensure systems meet defined performance and scalabilityrequirements. Works closely with stakeholders to define performance criteria and ensure alignment with mission objectives. Supports cross-functional teams in interpreting test results and implementing improvements. Develops and manages project scope, inc
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