Performance Tester

PERFORMANCE/LOAD TESTER (SDET)***** SCOTTSDALE, SAN FRANCISCO, CHICAGO (HYRBID - 3 ON 2 OFF)***** $55HR-$65HR***** CONTRACT TO HIREThe Software Engineer in Test (SDET) helps deliver the quality and performance of large-scale API, web, and mobile application interfaces. SDET focuses on developing automated functional integration tests and end-to-end tests through open-source test frameworks within an Agile environment to support product quality and performance goals. Candidates for this position are experienced, hands on and self-motivated engineers who can work collaboratively in a continuous integration environment.Essential FunctionsWorks with the engineering teams to derive testing requirements throughout the development cycle.Tests complex API, web, and mobile based applications with back-end database integrations.Creates and maintains automated test cases that are integrated into the CI/CD pipeline.Executes test suites, reviews and diagnoses reported bugs, and ensures overall system quality prior to a production release.Works with cross functional engineering teams to ensure e2e integration testing is performed with appropriate test coverage.Works closely with stakeholders to create SDLC artifacts including test strategy, test plans, test cases, test procedures and test summary reports.Managing source code using Git.Tracking sprint work in Jira and documenting decisions in Confluence.Submit pull requests and integrate review feedback from others on the team.Support the company's commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.Minimum **Education and/ or experience typically obtained through completion of a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Science Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related field.No previous work experience is requiredFamiliar with Git source controlFamiliarity of writing automated testsFamiliarity with popular testing frameworks and platforms.Familiarity with integration of tests into CI/CD pipelines.Familiarity with SQLWorking knowledge of RESTful service designExcellent written and spoken communicationMust US Citizen or US NationalBackground and drug screenPreferred **Recent experience with Performance and Load testing.2+ years experience with Gatling, JMeter, Locust or other Performance tools (Gatling w/ Scala preferred).Experience in building and executing automated and performance tests for REST and XML/JSON based services.

Created: 2025-03-05