Performance Load Test Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Not Looking for : I am not looking for a manual tester.

Job Title : Analyst, Performance Load Test

Duties : Assist in development and make recommendations for tuning of systems to achieve acceptable performance. Working with the Development and support areas, design automated and manual tests simulations for load and stress testing of various complex company systems and applications. Participate in performance tracking and issue resolution. Mentor more junior members of the Performance Load Testing team.

• 20% Work closely with Analysts and team members to understand business requirements for a work request. Provide input, to the System Designer and System Analyst, on technical assumptions, constraints, approaches, risks, deliverables and estimates, particularly as they relate to load testing. Evaluate proposed simulations and provide technical expertise in the design of the load test simulations.
• 20% Develop or oversee the design, coding, testing and debugging of automated load test scripts. Confer with user representatives and team members to gain knowledge of systems under test. Mentor and advise junior members of the performance testing team in their work efforts.
• 20% Evaluate application system's stability and performance by reviewing monitoring data and making recommendations for improvement. Evaluate interrelationships of system components and design proper simulations to uncover potential bottlenecks. This includes evaluating different layers of the system and architecture.
• 20% Document success and failure of individual load test events and how they relate to historical data. Run statistical analysis on data gathered and effectively communicate technical information and processes to relevant stakeholders (cross-functional groups, clients).
• 20% Analyze trends, results, capacity and utilizations of systems and participate in recommendations to system improvements and architectural revisions of those systems.

Skills : Required Skills and Abilities : Strong knowledge of software and system architectural concepts. Strong understanding of the system from different perspectives and how its components interact with each other. Able to write test cases / scripts and read / understand bridge diagrams and architectural diagrams. Able to negotiate with or influence business or technical partners. Strong organization and both written and verbal communication skills. Able to utilize tools to solve a problems involving performance. Able to analyze and report results on the performance of the systems.

Required Software and Other Tools : Proficiency in performance testing and monitoring tools. Proficiency in object oriented programming languages. Thorough knowledge of Web protocols and web technologies. Ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly and profile them.

Work Environment : Customer-focused, project-oriented testing environment. Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.

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Education : Required Education : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree. or 4 years of job related work experience or 2 years of job related experience plus an associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree

Required Work Experience : 6 years of development experience, including 4 years in performance testing and tuning.

Location : Columbia, SC

17 Technology Circle,

Schedule :

Start Date : 01 / 05 / 2026

Estimated End Date : 07 / 31 / 2026

Hours Per Week : 40.00

Hours Per Day : 8.00

Interview Notes :

Information Systems Job Category - Credit Check must be processed during pre-screens.

DIGITAL PERFORMANCE ANALYST / IT527 (Analyst, Performance Load Test

Must be able to obtain a CMS security Clearance. No sponsored candidates

Onsite is highly preferred and the preference.

Required Education : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree. or 4 years of job related work experience or 2 years of job related experience plus an associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree

Required Work Experience : 6 years of development experience, including 4 years in performance testing and tuning.

Standard Hours : 8 : 30 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Possible overtime, when needed to meet project timelines

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Not Looking for : I am not looking for a manual tester.

Day to Day :

A typical day for a Digital Performance Analyst on the CBIC team involves planning and executing test cases for the Connexion portal and other CBIC CMS-hosted applications within the CMS Cloud (built on AWS ). Their testing will empower development and QA teams by simulating real-world usage, uncover performance issues, and ensure scalable, reliable applications in modern cloud environments.

When not The analyst uses TestRail to manage test plans, track execution, and document results, while JIRA is used to log defects and align testing tasks with Agile sprints. They collaborate with developers and business analysts in daily stand-ups, using Confluence to maintain test documentation, user stories, and release notes. The role also includes validating application behavior in cloud environments, supporting compliance testing, and ensuring that all updates meet CMS security and performance standards before deployment. In addition, they complete supportive administrative and lead activities related to cloud testing and collect and analyze data for software process evaluation and continuous improvement. Their work is essential to