As the Lead Software Performance Test Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing and guiding performance testing initiatives for our software project. Your role will include designing and executing performance test strategies, ensuring software meets performance, scalability, and reliability expectations under various loads. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing technical leadership and mentoring junior testers and/or developers while helping drive continuous improvement in performance testing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor other performance test engineers and/or developers, providing guidance on best practices and ensuring the successful execution of performance testing projects.
• Develop and implement performance testing strategies for new features and applications, ensuring alignment with business objectives and performance goals.
• Drive the design, implementation, and execution of load, stress, scalability, and endurance tests across multiple platforms.
• Analyze performance results, identify bottlenecks, and work with development and infrastructure teams to resolve issues. Recommend strategies for performance tuning and optimization.
• Lead the development of custom performance testing tools and scripts using tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, or custom-built frameworks. Drive automation efforts to streamline testing and improve efficiency.
• Work closely with developers, product managers, and system architects to understand performance requirements and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Use performance monitoring tools (such as Dynatrace, New Relic, etc.) to assess system health and performance. Create detailed performance reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Identify and implement improvements to the performance testing process, including adopting new tools, technologies, and methodologies.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software performance testing, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior role.
• Extensive hands-on experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling.
• Proven track record of optimizing performance in both web and backend systems.
• Experience in identifying, analyzing, and resolving performance bottlenecks in complex software systems.
• Strong knowledge of performance testing methodologies (e.g., load, stress, scalability, endurance).
• Proficient in programming/scripting languages (e.g., Java, Python, Shell, or Groovy) for test automation.
• Deep understanding of cloud-based architectures (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and distributed systems.
• Experience with CI/CD processes and integrating performance testing into development pipelines.
• Familiarity with application performance monitoring and profiling tools (e.g., New Relic, Dynatrace, AppDynamics).
• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities, with experience guiding and growing a team of testers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of database performance optimization and profiling.
• Experience with Agile or DevOps methodologies and working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Familiarity with infrastructure performance testing, including testing of network, hardware, and cloud resources.

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $110,000 to $175,000.  The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here. 

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors.  Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges.  As an employee owned company, we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers – and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.