Performance Test Engineer

Job: Performance Test Engineer

Work Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

Hire Type: Fulltime

Job Description:

• Individual will provide performance testing capabilities for complex applications. He/she will work with stakeholders on a daily basis to design test cases, create performance test scripts and execute performance scenarios.
• Load and Performance Lead Engineer
• Requires specialized Python programming skills
• Works under the direction and with a Performance Lead
• Writes technical performance test plans
• Responsible for end‑to‑end technical delivery of projects, platforms, or major technology initiatives.; ensuring that complex systems are delivered reliably, securely, and on-time
• Develops data driven load test scripts using Citrix Protocol
• Uses Load Runner (or JMeter) to design and execute load and performance tests
• Lead the data creation activities for the required load tests
• Designs and executes different types of load tests (load, failover, aging etc)
• Works closely with application development, architecture, infrastructure and production support groups for defect triage and production planning.
• Reports findings according to a defined process, such as sending an email.
• Participate in project/team meetings and actively contribute.
• Thinks beyond test execution and acts as a Performance Engineering strategist.
• Uses AI to automate repetitive analysis and accelerate problem diagnosis.
• Proactively identifies production risks before they become incidents.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to influence architecture and design decisions.
• Data-driven, innovative, and capable of independently leading complex performance investigations.

Required Skills:

• About 10 years of previous hands on experience as Performance Testing/Engineering experience
• Ability to use different monitoring/profiling tools (Dynatrace, CA Wily Introscope, AppDynamics

Mandatory Skills:

• Microfocus LoadRunner.