Trace3

LoadRunner Performance Tester

Trace3

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: ColoradoUnited States

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Salary

💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per year

About the role

  • 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.

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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
LoadRunner EnterpriseApache JMeterVuGen scriptingcorrelationparameterizationdynamic data handlingperformance testingperformance metrics analysisprogramming in Cperformance testing best practices
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunication skillscollaborativeteam-orientedproactive approach