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AI Engineer - SETA

Columbia, MD · On-site

$240K - $280K/yr

Support test and evaluation activities for AI tools, including performance assessment, qualitative review, and workflow validation. * Collaborate with platform engineers, product leads, mission users ...

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What is the difference between Weekend Performance Engineer vs Weekend Network Engineer?

AspectWeekend Performance EngineerWeekend Network Engineer
Primary FocusSystem performance, application optimization, and server efficiencyNetwork infrastructure, connectivity, and network security
Required SkillsPerformance testing, troubleshooting, server managementNetwork protocols, hardware setup, troubleshooting network issues
CertificationsPerformance-related certifications (e.g., AWS, Linux)Network certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+)
Work EnvironmentData centers, cloud environments, IT departmentsNetwork operation centers, enterprise IT settings

The Weekend Performance Engineer and Weekend Network Engineer roles share similarities in working during weekends and requiring technical certifications. However, the Performance Engineer focuses on optimizing system and application performance, while the Network Engineer specializes in maintaining and troubleshooting network infrastructure. Both roles are essential in IT operations but serve different technical domains.

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Performance Load Test Engineer

Hirekeyz Inc

Fairfax, VA • Remote

Contractor

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Role: Performance Load Test Engineer

Location: Onsite- Fairfax, VA 3 Days and in Washington, DC 2 Days per Week.

Duration: Long Term Contract

Position Require a Secret Clearance

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Performance Load Test Engineer is responsible for designing, executing, and optimize performance testing strategies for mission‑critical applications. The role requires SME level experience in load, stress, endurance, scalability, and capacity testing—along with strong analytical skills to identify performance bottlenecks and recommend solutions. This role works closely with development, QA, DevOps, and architecture teams to ensure applications meet performance SLAs, reliability standards, and user experience expectations.

Primary Responsibilities: 

  • Develop comprehensive performance test strategies, including objectives, scope, scenarios, success criteria, and workload models.
  • Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and engineering teams to understand performance requirements, usage patterns, and system architecture.
  • Identify critical user journeys and translate them into realistic performance test scenarios.
  • Design and build performance test scripts using tools such as: JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, k6, NeoLoad
  • Design realistic load models based on production metrics and anticipated growth.
  • Monitor system behavior during tests using APM and monitoring tools such as: Dynatrace, New Relic, AppDynamics, Grafana, Prometheus, CloudWatch
  • Analyze performance results to identify bottlenecks in application code, database queries, network latency, infrastructure, or cloud resources
  • Provide clear, actionable recommendations to resolve performance issues.
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD processes and build tools.
  • Support operations and sustainment activities.
  • All other duties as assigned by management.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in performance testing, load testing, or performance engineering.
  • Hands‑on experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, k6, NeoLoad).
  • Strong scripting or programming skills (e.g., Perl, Python, Java, JavaScript, Bash).
  • Experience with metrics collection and monitoring tools (APM solutions, logging platforms, dashboards).
  • Strong SQL experience for database performance testing and query optimization.
  • Solid understanding of application architecture (web, microservices, APIs)
  • Experience working with AWS cloud environments
  • Networking fundamentals and resource utilization (CPU, memory, I/O)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD environments and integrating automated performance tests.
  • Excellent analytical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills.

Certifications Preferred:

  • International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB)
  • Certified Tester Foundation v4

Security Clearance Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must have an active DoD Secret clearance.

Work Location:

3 days in Fairfax, VA, 2 days in Washington, D.C.