QA Analyst/Performance Engineer Position Available In [Unknown county], New Jersey

QA Analyst/Performance Engineer Manhattan Strategy Group United States, Jersey, Jersey Jun 25, 2025 Description Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG), a leading management consulting firm, is seeking a dynamic and experienced QA Analyst/Performance Engineer for an upcoming opportunity with the NY Department of Education. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
As a key member of our team, the QA Analyst/Performance Engineer will conduct automated and manual tests to ensure the software performs adequately and meets the user requirements. QC Tester will understand the overall organizational landscape and technology and will plan, construct, and execute product tests, system tests, unit tests, load tests, volume tests, penetration and network tests. Experience in LoadRunner scripting with protocols like Http, HTML, Webservices, True client. Exposure and experience in other popular performance tools such as Visual Studios, Webload, etc. Solid understanding of C language including data structures, collections framework and multithreading.
Job Responsibilities
Expertise in design, development, and creation of test plans and supporting test cases for computer systems and business applications based on business and functional requirements.
Design test approaches and manage the end-to-end quality life cycle of DIIT projects.
Design and develop automated scripts using LoadRunner based on business use cases for the application.
Design scenarios in LoadRunner to evaluate the performance of the application.
Execute various types of performance tests such as load, stress, volume, and endurance tests.
Validate fail-over/recovery scenario and measure any impact to response times and interruptions during execution of these scenarios
Basic Qualifications
BS or equivalent and 5 + years of applicable experience.

Certifications:

ISTQB or CSTE certification, Advanced certification in LoadRunner from HP/MicroFocus

Technologies:

C, C#, Java, LoadRunner Http, HTML, Webservices, True client, Visual Studios, Webload, App Dynamics, Splunk, SOAP UI / Rest client, Microsoft Test Manager /Microsoft Coded UI or other testing suites
3+ years’ experience supporting US federal agency projects (preferable with Department of Education)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience writing requirements and ensuring traceability throughout a project.
Experience in generating process documentation and reports.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Experience with testing web-based applications.
Experience with the testing-defect management-retesting cycle
Legal Authorization to work in the U.S.
Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit and qualifications, ensuring a fair and competitive selection process.