Trace3 is seeking a Performance Test Engineer with deep expertise in LoadRunner Enterprise and Apache JMeter for a remote engagement. In this role, you will focus on high-volume script development and comprehensive performance test execution for a variety of applications within a collaborative, Agile team environment.

What You'll Do

Design, develop, and execute high-volume performance test scripts using LoadRunner Enterprise (VuGen) and Apache JMeter across multiple protocols.
Plan and execute comprehensive performance testing efforts, including Load, Stress, Endurance, and Capacity testing.
Collaborate with Application Architects and technical teams to translate requirements into effective performance test scenarios.
Troubleshoot complex scripting challenges, including correlation, parameterization, and dynamic content handling.
Analyze performance metrics and monitoring data to identify application and infrastructure bottlenecks.
Integrate LoadRunner with Dynatrace and Splunk for workload modeling and root cause analysis.
Diagnose and resolve authentication-related issues (e.g., LDAP, SAML, SSO) within performance scripts.
Support performance testing across COTS, SaaS, and custom applications deployed in on-prem, AWS, and Azure environments.
Investigate and troubleshoot Performance Center infrastructure issues.
Document test strategies and results in Confluence and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and provide proactive status updates.
Recommend performance testing best practices and continuous improvements.

What We're Looking For

US Citizenship (Required)
Extensive, recent hands-on experience with LoadRunner Enterprise and Apache JMeter.
Advanced VuGen scripting expertise in C (required) with proficiency in correlation and parameterization.
Experience developing performance test scripts across multiple protocols (e.g., HTTP, SAP, SOAP).
Proven ability to plan, execute, and analyze Load, Stress, Endurance, and Capacity tests at scale.
Strong analytical skills with experience capturing, interpreting, and reporting performance metrics.
Experience integrating LoadRunner with Dynatrace and Splunk.
Solid troubleshooting experience with authentication mechanisms (e.g., LDAP, SAML, SSO).
Experience testing COTS, SaaS, and custom applications in complex enterprise environments.
Working knowledge of AWS and Azure environments.
Strong programming knowledge in one or more languages (C required; Python, Perl, ABAP, Java, or C++ preferred).
Experience working in Agile environments, including Jira and Confluence documentation.
Comfortable working in Microsoft-based environments and collaborating via Teams.
Excellent communication skills with a collaborative and proactive approach.
3+ years minimum of relevant experience.

Nice to Have

5+ years of experience preferred.

Technical Stack

Performance Testing: LoadRunner Enterprise, Apache JMeter, VuGen
Languages/Frameworks: C, Python, Perl, ABAP, Java, C++
Monitoring & Analytics: Dynatrace, Splunk
Protocols & Auth: HTTP, SAP, SOAP, LDAP, SAML, SSO
Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure
Collaboration Tools: Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Teams

Team & Environment

You will collaborate closely with Application Architects, Product Owners, and technical teams. The role involves active participation in Agile ceremonies within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: $120,000 to $160,000 depending on experience.
Culture defined by street-smart adaptability, drive (Juice), and humble, hungry, smart teamwork.
The spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business, offering career growth in a dynamic environment.