Appian Performance Test Engineer; Federal

Groundswell

Washington, District of Columbia, USFull-timeMidPosted Jun 26, 2026

JMeter

Best fit for

This role is best for mid-level QA engineers with hands-on experience in Performance testing (JMeter / k6 / LoadRunner) open to working from Washington, District of Columbia, US.

Skills you need for this role

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Domain & process

Performance testing (JMeter / k6 / LoadRunner) — Different discipline from functional QA — expect scenario and metrics questions.

Job description

Position: Appian Performance Test Engineer (Federal) A leading technology integrator is seeking a Performance Test Engineer with Appian experience to support federal program performance testing. This hybrid role will involve executing performance strategies and ensuring system reliability. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and experience with performance testing tools like JMeter. Comprehensive benefits are offered including medical plans, a 401(k) match, paid time off, and flexible work arrangements. This position is located in Northern Virginia and requires U.S. citizenship. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job highlights

•Role: Appian Performance Test Engineer; Federal
•Company: Groundswell
•Location: Washington, District of Columbia, US
•Type: Full-time
•Experience: Mid
•Seniority: Mid
•Posted: Jun 26, 2026

Key skills: JMeter

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Q1.How do you design a load test scenario from a production traffic pattern?
Q2.Walk me through a bug you found that shipped anyway — how did you handle it?
Q3.How do you decide what to automate vs test manually for a new feature?
Q4.How would you set up a test strategy for this team in your first 30 days?
Q5.Describe your ideal defect triage process with product + engineering.

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Salary context

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