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LoadRunner Performance Tester
Location
Colorado
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$120K - $160K / year
Bachelor Degree3 yrs expEnglishApacheAWSAzureJavaJmeterPerlPythonSOAPSplunk
Job Description
• Design, develop, enhance, and execute high-volume performance test scripts using LoadRunner Enterprise (VuGen) and Apache JMeter across multiple protocols (HTTP, SAP, SOAP, etc.).
• Plan and execute comprehensive performance testing efforts, including Load, Stress, Endurance, and Capacity testing.
• Collaborate with Application Architects, Product Owners, and technical teams to translate requirements into effective performance test scenarios and measurable outcomes.
• 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 to support workload modeling, root cause analysis, and performance insights.
• Diagnose and resolve authentication-related issues (e.g., LDAP, SAML, SSO) within performance scripts.
• Support performance testing across COTS, SaaS, and custom-built applications deployed in on-prem, AWS, and Azure environments.
• Investigate and troubleshoot Performance Center infrastructure issues (e.g., memory constraints, controller/generator limitations).
• Document test strategies, execution results, and recommendations in Confluence and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, contribute to story refinement, and provide proactive status updates within a collaborative team environment.
• Recommend performance testing best practices and continuous improvements based on current LoadRunner capabilities and industry standards.
Job Requirements
- US Citizenship (Required)
- Extensive, recent hands-on experience with LoadRunner Enterprise (required) and Apache JMeter
- Advanced VuGen scripting expertise (C required) with strong proficiency in correlation, parameterization, and dynamic data handling
- 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 to stakeholders
- Experience integrating LoadRunner with Dynatrace and Splunk for monitoring and root cause analysis
- Solid troubleshooting experience with authentication mechanisms (e.g., LDAP, SAML, SSO)
- Experience testing COTS, SaaS, and custom-built 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, team-oriented, and proactive approach
- 3+ YOE minimum, 5+ YOE preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
- Competitive Compensation
- Training and development programs
- Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
- Collaborative and cool culture
- Work-life balance and generous paid time off