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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Auto / Performance Tester - **Company:** Hathiant LLC - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** ASP.NET, XML Schema, Agile Methodology, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, HP Loadrunner, Apache JMeter, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Vulnerability Management, Web Applications, Scripting, Performance Testing, Gatling, Adobe, Blazemeter, Information Technology, Smart Forms, Plan of Action and Milestones - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=27c6c7b069ad11a6 ## About the Role The selected candidate will support the operation, maintenance, enhancement, modernization, security, performance, and user experience of the Grants.gov system. This work supports a mission-critical federal platform used by applicants, grantors, federal agencies, and partner systems across the grants lifecycle. Candidates should be comfortable working in a structured federal IT environment with strong emphasis on service continuity, stakeholder responsiveness, documentation, quality, security, accessibility, and disciplined delivery. Ideal candidates will bring experience supporting federal IT programs, public-facing web applications, grants management systems, cloud-hosted environments, Agile/SDLC delivery, system operations, application support, testing, cybersecurity, communications, or related technical and program functions. Prior experience with Grants.gov, federal grants systems, HHS, government shared services, or high-volume public-sector platforms is strongly preferred. Preferred Grants.gov / Federal Grants Experience, * Bachelors degree in information technology, computer science, or related preferred. * Strong knowledge of performance testing tools (LoadRunner, JMeter, Gatling, Blazemeter) and scripting languages * Optional certifications may include ISTQB, CISA, CEH, or other QA/performance testing credentials * 5 years or more of related experience required. Physical Requirements: * Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. * Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds ## Description * Grants.gov, GrantSolutions, or other federal grants management platforms. * Federal discretionary grants lifecycle, including funding opportunity posting, application package creation, applicant submission, agency download, forms, validations, and acknowledgements. * Public-facing government websites or shared service platforms with large user communities. * System-to-system interfaces supporting applicant systems, grantor systems, partner systems, or external federal integrations. * Federal forms development, Adobe/XDP/PDF forms, XML schemas, web forms, form validation, and Section 508 accessibility. * HHS, OMB, GAO, OIG, congressional data calls, federal stakeholder reporting, or executive-level federal communications. * Federal cloud, ATO, POA&M remediation, vulnerability management, disaster recovery, and operational continuity. 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