Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Performance Test Engineer for a 6+ months (Contract to Hire) role. This position has Midwest or East Coast hours.

Company Overview:
Come join a dynamic team of 40 professionals working on a cutting-edge microservice architecture platform. Our platform supports 500 microservice applications. We are committed to innovation and excellence, with a tech stack that includes Kubernetes, Docker, Node.js, Java, and Golang.

This role focuses on software performance testing and optimization, ensuring seamless interaction between various microservices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in performance testing, particularly with NeoLoad, and will be responsible for expanding our performance testing scripts and analyzing production load applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and expand performance testing scripts using NeoLoad


• Interface with the existing team to understand current performance testing coverage (40%-100%)


• Conduct end-to-end performance tests for various areas, including Golang and JavaScript applications


• Analyze performance test results and identify areas for improvement


• Collaborate with the development and DevOps teams to ensure optimal performance of the platform


• Understand user needs and application requirements to create effective performance tests

Team Structure:

• Lead Performance Engineer: Manage a team of four, analyze performance test runs, and provide guidance


• Senior Performance Engineers (3): Assist in writing and generating performance test scripts and ensure comprehensive performance testing coverage

REQUIREMENTS:

• Expertise in performance testing with NeoLoad


• Strong understanding of microservice architectures and performance testing methodologies


• Proficiency in Kubernetes, Docker, Node.js, Java, and Golang


• Ability to analyze and interpret performance test results


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills


• Familiarity with production load applications and performance optimization techniques

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in managing performance testing teams


• Familiarity with DevOps practices and deployment processes


• Previous experience in a similar role within a large-scale microservice environment


• Application Process: We prefer candidates who are open to contract-to-hire opportunities

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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