Join us at Sparksoft, where we're not just another tech company—we're a catalyst for change. Our mission isn't just to offer IT solutions; it's to revolutionize the way you work. Here, passion isn't just a buzzword; it's the fuel behind groundbreaking ideas and transformative technologies. We serve a wide range of government clients, delivering impact that's felt across the nation.
Our true strength lies in our people. They're the problem-solvers and innovators consistently delivering extraordinary outcomes. With Sparksoft, you're not stepping into a routine job; you're 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:
- 0–2 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:
- Bachelor’s 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 only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. In 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.
If you need accommodation seeking employment with Sparksoft Corporation, please email [email protected] or call 410-424-7700. Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.
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Sparksoft helps the clients achieve their business objectives by providing Innovative, best-of-breed software products and technology solutions at substantial cost savings. Sparksoft Team has considerable industry experience with wide range of leading companies.
