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Information Technology Specialist (Performance Test Engineer)
Internal Revenue Service · Posted 62 days ago
Hybrid Anchorage, AK $126K – $197K Apply by Jul 21, 2026 Information Technology Management ENTJINTJINTPISTJ Engineering
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WHAT IS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Position(s) are to be filled in following area(s): IT - Filing Season and Legislative Delivery - Filing Season & Legislative Delivery REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS
What You'll Do
- →The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.
- →If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.
- →Leads the design, development, and execution of performance, load, and stress testing strategies for enterprise applications and systems.
- →Develops performance test plans, scripts, and scenarios using industry-standard tools such as LoadRunner and JMeter, and demonstrates proficiency in Java, Python, and C to support script development, execution and test automation across complex systems.
- →Establishes performance testing frameworks integrated into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using platforms such as GitHub to support continuous delivery and system validation across cloud platforms, including Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure.
- →Serves as a technical expert and advisor on performance testing methodologies, tools, and best practices, evaluating emerging technologies and advising leadership on their applicability and effectiveness.
- →Translates complex technical and non-functional requirements, including response time, throughput, scalability, and resource utilization, into actionable performance test strategies aligned with federal engineering standards.
- →Leads the full lifecycle of performance testing solutions, including planning, design, development, documentation, implementation, integration, and maintenance.
- →Develops technical documentation, including Performance Engineering Models, test strategies, and performance testing reports.
- →Executes performance tests using industry-standard tools and monitoring platforms (e.g., AppDynamics and Splunk), analyzes results, identifies bottlenecks, and publishes detailed metrics and reports.
- →Ensures performance validation is embedded within Agile and DevSecOps processes through automated testing and continuous monitoring, while identifying risks, addressing performance constraints, and providing technical leadership on complex, enterprise-scale systems to ensure compliance with performance and government standards.
- →Collaborates with developers, architects, and infrastructure teams to ensure systems meet defined performance and scalability requirements.
- →Works closely with stakeholders to define performance criteria and ensure alignment with mission objectives.
- →Supports cross-functional teams in interpreting test results and implementing improvements.
Requirements
- ✓Probationary Period - All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period.
- ✓During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated.
- ✓You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period.
- ✓Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service.
- ✓If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated.
- ✓You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations.
- ✓Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
- ✓Probationary Period - A person who is required to go through a probationary period and then is transferred, promoted, demoted, or reassigned before he or she completes such period is required to complete the remainder of the probationary period in the new position Government Credit Card - Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
- ✓Key Eligibility Requirements: U.S Citizenship - Must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S.
- ✓Citizenship.
- ✓Selective Service Registration - Males born after December 31, 1959 are required to be registered with the Selective Service System or prove they are exempt from having to do so.
- ✓Personal Identity Verification (PIV) - Must provide 2 forms of identification from the Form I-9.
- ✓Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 24e4f5b1-e8e7-4b4e-9d3b-cbe31e5c679f
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