Performance Test Lead - Loadrunner

Key Responsibilities:

• Experience:
  • 8+ years of experience in performance testing, with at least 2+ years in a lead role.
  • Hands-on experience in scripting, execution, and analysis using tools like Loadrunner & Jmeter.
  • Strong expertise in performance tuning and root cause analysis.

• Performance Testing Strategy & Planning:
  • Define performance testing strategies, frameworks, and best practices.
  • Develop comprehensive performance test plans, including workload modeling, test scenarios, and success criteria.
  • Identify performance test objectives, SLAs, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Test Execution & Analysis:
  • Execute load, stress, endurance, spike, and scalability tests using performance testing tools.
  • Analyze test results, identify bottlenecks, and collaborate with development teams to optimize system performance.
  • Monitor system behavior using APM (Application Performance Monitoring) tools and infrastructure logs.
• Tool Selection & Scripting:
  • Select appropriate performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, NeoLoad, BlazeMeter, etc.
  • Develop and maintain performance test scripts, ensuring reusability and scalability.
• Collaboration & Reporting:
  • Work closely with developers, architects, and business stakeholders to identify performance risks early.
  • Provide detailed performance reports, including findings, recommendations, and mitigation strategies.
  • Participate in defect triaging and provide insights on performance-related issues.
• Optimization & Continuous Improvement:
  • Assist in capacity planning, infrastructure tuning, and optimization.
  • Advocate for performance testing best practices within Agile/DevOps environments.
  • Ensure performance testing is integrated into CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience:
  • 8+ years of experience in performance testing, with at least 2+ years in a lead role.
  • Hands-on experience in scripting, execution, and analysis using tools like Loadrunner & Jmeter.
  • Strong expertise in performance tuning and root cause analysis.
• Technical Skills:
  • Solid understanding of web applications, APIs, databases, cloud services, and microservices architecture.
  • Knowledge of monitoring tools like Dynatrace, AppDynamics, New Relic, or Grafana.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating performance testing into DevOps workflows.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Shell, or Groovy for automation.