Senior Performance Appian Test Engineer (TS Clearance)
Groundswell•McLean, VA
•Hybrid
About The Position
Groundswell is seeking a Senior Performance Test Engineer with Appian experience to support performance testing efforts for a federal program. This role will lead end-to-end performance strategies, execute performance strategies, validate system scalability and reliability, and ensure the application meets defined performance and throughput requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical expertise, hands-on performance testing experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in performance testing within complex enterprise environments
- 2+ years of hands-on experience performance testing Appian applications
- 5+ years of experience in a technical consulting or client-facing role
- Proven experience designing, developing, and executing performance test plans, scripts, and scenarios, including results analysis and reporting
- Proficiency with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Groovy)
- Strong understanding of performance metrics such as response time, throughput, concurrency, and resource utilization
- Proficiency in writing SQL queries and stored procedures
- Demonstrated knowledge of data objects and data architecture
- Must be a U.S. citizen in accordance with contract requirements
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph
Nice To Haves
- Preference given to those holding active TS clearance
- Federal experience a plus
- Certification
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end performance strategies
- Execute performance strategies
- Validate system scalability and reliability
- Ensure the application meets defined performance and throughput requirements
- Analyze performance data and identify root causes across application, database, and infrastructure layers
- Gather throughput and SLA requirements from business stakeholders
- Analyze Appian logs and system information to diagnose performance issues
- Mentor or advise junior performance engineers
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible Spending Account
- 4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development
- Flexible work schedule
- On-site gym and childcare option
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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