Performance Engineer Junior
Performance Engineer Junior
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Join us at Sparksoft where were not just another tech companywere a catalyst for change. Our mission isnt just to offer IT solutions; its to revolutionize the way you work. Here passion isnt just a buzzword; its the fuel behind groundbreaking ideas and transformative technologies. We serve a wide range of government clients delivering impact thats felt across the nation.
Our true strength lies in our people. Theyre the problem-solvers and innovators consistently delivering extraordinary outcomes. With Sparksoft youre not stepping into a routine job; youre joining a team committed to innovation and excellence. Our innovation extends beyond just delivering projects. Through our specialized Innovation Centers we continuously refine our methods ensuring we remain industry leaders.
We are Sparksoft!
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in performance testing and engineering in AWS-based environments.
- Develop and execute automated performance test scripts using tools like JMeter and Performance Center.
- Support load stress and endurance testing to evaluate system reliability and scalability.
- Monitor systems using tools such as New Relic Splunk and Amazon CloudWatch.
- Help create dashboards and alerts to detect performance anomalies.
- Analyze test results and assist in documenting findings and performance reports.
- Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to identify and resolve performance issues.
- Log and manage defects using JIRA and participate in triage meetings.
- Contribute to performance improvement recommendations and capacity planning.
- Support production monitoring and operational readiness for enterprise applications.
- Apply basic knowledge of cloud architecture networking Linux commands and security best practices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- 02 years of experience in IT or software development/testing.
- Familiarity with performance testing tools like Apache JMeter or Performance Center.
- Basic understanding of AWS services such as EC2 S3 RDS and CloudWatch.
- Exposure to application frameworks like Spring Boot Quarkus or Apache Camel.
- Hands-on experience with programming languages: Java Python Groovy Script
- Working knowledge of Linux commands and scripting.
- Exposure to monitoring tools: New Relic Splunk Amazon CloudWatch.
- Understanding of Agile development practices and SDLC.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
- Academic Projects (Examples):
- Web Portal for Student Management: Developed a full-stack Java-based web application with RESTful APIs for managing student records.
- Linux Automation Scripts: Created shell scripts to automate file backups and system monitoring tasks.
- API Integration Project: Built and tested REST APIs using Python for a college event registration system.
- Performance Testing Mini Project: Used JMeter to simulate load on a sample web application and analyzed response times.
- Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- Candidates must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Exposure to containerized environments (e.g. Docker Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with NoSQL databases and cloud platforms like Azure or Google Cloud.
- Basic understanding of networking firewalls and load balancing.
- Experience with Jenkins or other CI/CD tools.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field.
- Relevant certifications in AWS performance testing or DevOps are a plus.
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or addition to our competitive base pay Sparksoft offers health insurance paid time off 401K matching and training. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data or other laws.
Maryland Pay Range
$45000 - $75000 USD
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
