Performance Test Engineer

About Niyam IT (Niyam)

Founded in 2007 by a team of visionary consultants, Niyam IT was built on the belief that exceptional technology solutions are created through the perfect balance of disciplined processes, innovation, and passion. For nearly 20 years, we have been a trusted partner to the U.S. Federal Government, delivering mission-critical IT solutions that support Emergency Preparedness and Response, Civilian Agencies, Law Enforcement, and Public Safety organizations across the nation.

At Niyam, excellence is more than a goal. It is embedded in everything we do. Our commitment to quality, security, and continuous improvement is demonstrated through our CMMI DEV Level 3 accreditation, ISO certifications (ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1, and ISO/IEC 27001), and active CMMC Level 2 certification.

We are committed to fostering an exceptional workplace where employees are empowered to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact. Niyam is proud to have been recognized by The Washington Post as a Top Workplace for two consecutive years and named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for four consecutive years. These achievements reflect our unwavering commitment to cultivating a culture built on collaboration, excellence, innovation, and the success of our employees.

Join Niyam and become part of a team where your talents help drive meaningful missions that serve and protect communities nationwide.

What We Offer

• Flexible Work Hours: We understand that life extends beyond the traditional workday. Our flexible scheduling options empower you to balance your professional responsibilities while making time for what matters most.
• Remote Work Opportunities: Work where you perform best. Niyam embraces flexibility and offers remote work options that support productivity, collaboration, and work-life integration.
• Professional Growth & Development: At Niyam, you're not just taking a job, you're building a career. We invest in our employees through fully funded training, certifications, mentorship opportunities, and clear pathways for advancement.
• Exceptional People: Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. You'll work alongside talented, supportive, and mission-driven professionals who are passionate about making an impact and helping one another succeed.
• Innovative & Collaborative Culture: We foster an environment where creativity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and teamwork drives success. At Niyam, innovation and collaboration are part of our DNA.
• Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We believe our greatest strength lies in our people. Diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are celebrated, creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their best.
• Meaningful Work with Purpose: Join a team that supports critical federal missions and delivers innovative solutions that make a difference for government agencies and the communities they serve.

Join us in creating a workplace where innovation, diversity, and well-being thrive. Your journey at Niyam awaits. Apply today!

Niyam is seeking an experienced Performance Test Engineer to support one of our federal clients. The Performance Test Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test strategies to validate the functionality, usability, and performance of software applications. This role participates in all stages of the software development lifecycle—from requirements analysis through deployment—ensuring that applications meet performance benchmarks, compliance standards, and end-user requirements. The engineer will collaborate closely with development and project teams to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, automate testing processes, and provide detailed reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical and communication skills, hands-on experience with performance and load testing, and the ability to mentor other QA professionals when needed. This position will work hybrid 3-4 days/week at client location in Ashburn, VA. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute performance test plans, scenarios, and scripts to validate system scalability, reliability, and responsiveness.
• Perform load, stress, endurance, and scalability testing to identify system limitations and ensure optimal performance.
• Conduct functional, regression, usability, and acceptance testing as part of end-to-end validation efforts.
• Analyze test results and perform root cause analysis of performance issues, providing actionable feedback to development teams.
• Collaborate with project managers and developers to ensure testing objectives and timelines are met.
• Create and maintain documentation for test plans, cases, results, and defect tracking.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement testing tools and strategies to improve automation and performance testing capabilities.
• Design, execute, and maintain
  load and performance test suites, and monitor test results across environments.
• Provide regular progress reports and quality metrics to project stakeholders.
• May mentor or lead other QA professionals and serve as a subject matter expert on performance testing best practices.
  

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• US Citizenship with ability to successfully obtain a federal background investigation (CBP BI).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  
• Ability to work hybrid at client location in Ashburn, VA.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in software testing and performance engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Basic development skills
    with languages such as JavaScript
  • Knowledge ‘/ experience using GitLab
  • Performance and load testing tools such as JMeter, K6
  • API testing and validation using tools like Postman
  • SQL and database performance analysis
    
  • Defect tracking and test management systems
    
• Strong understanding of software quality assurance methodologies, SDLC processes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting federal or government IT systems.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and DevSecOps methodologies.
• Experience integrating performance testing into CI/CD pipelines.
  

Why Join Niyam

• Award-Winning Culture: Proudly recognized by The Washington Post as a Top Workplace for two consecutive years and named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for four consecutive years, reflecting our commitment to employee engagement, growth, and excellence.
• Meaningful Mission Impact: Join a small business trusted by federal agencies to deliver innovative solutions that support critical national missions.
• Drive Innovation: Play a key role in shaping the future of Niyam’s proprietary technology accelerators, including GeoCube®, SPHERE®, and RisQ®, which are used to solve complex challenges across the federal government.
• Accelerate Your Career: Benefit from a transparent career framework designed to support continuous learning, professional development, and advancement opportunities, including progression to Distinguished Engineer and other technical leadership roles.
• Collaborative, People-First Environment: Work alongside talented professionals who are passionate about innovation, teamwork, and delivering exceptional results while supporting one another's success.

Join Niyam and help us win the work that matters. 

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

Niyam IT, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, disability, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.