Role: Performance Test Engineer Location: McLean, VA (5 Days Onsite) Duration: Fulltime We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Performance Test Engineer with expertise in JMeter and LoadRunner to join our team. The ideal candidate will lead performance testing efforts, ensuring system reliability, scalability, and optimal performance across applications. This role requires a strong understanding of performance testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks, as well as excellent leadership and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
Performance Testing Leadership Lead and manage performance testing activities across projects. Test Planning and Execution Design and develop performance test scripts using JMeter and LoadRunner. Performance Analysis Analyze test results and provide actionable insights to stakeholders. Generate detailed performance test reports and dashboards. Tool Expertise Configure and optimize JMeter and LoadRunner for various testing scenarios. Stay updated with the latest features and best practices for both tools. Required Skills and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 8+ years of experience, with 5+ years in a Performance Test Engineering role. Proficiency in JMeter and LoadRunner, with hands-on experience in scripting, execution, and analysis. Strong knowledge of performance testing concepts, including load, stress, and capacity testing. Familiarity with protocols such as HTTP, HTTPS, Web Services, and database interactions. Experience with performance monitoring tools (e.g., Dynatrace, AppDynamics, or New Relic).
- Preferred Qualifications Experience with cloud-based performance testing (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud). Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or Bamboo for integrating performance tests. Certification in JMeter or LoadRunner is a plus.