Performance Engineer

Mphasis; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,600,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mphasis is seeking a Performance Engineer specialized in LoadRunner to design, execute, and analyze performance tests for complex enterprise applications in Hyderabad. You will build realistic virtual user scenarios, isolate bottlenecks, and collaborate with development and infra teams to ensure high availability, scalability, and stability under peak traffic.

The position requires 3–6+ years in performance testing, strong LoadRunner expertise, and experience with monitoring tools and

Qualifications

• Experience with LoadRunner VuGen scripting and scenario execution.
• Proficient in scripting across HTTP/HTTPS, Web/HTML, REST/SOAP APIs, WebSockets, and TruClient.
• Experience with correlation and parameterization to handle dynamic data.
• Familiarity with monitoring/APM tools (Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Datadog).
• Knowledge of SQL and backend validation for performance testing.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and CI/CD (Azure DevOps, Jenkins).
• Experience with LoadRunner tools like Controller/Performance Center/LRE/LoadRunner Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Translate NFRs into performance test strategies and workload models.
• Develop and maintain reusable LoadRunner VuGen scripts for multi-step transactions.
• Execute load, stress, spike, and endurance tests on Controller or Cloud platforms.
• Analyze results to identify bottlenecks; RCA using APM metrics.
• Present results and collaborate with developers to tune code and infrastructure.

Skills

VuGen

Controller

Performance Center

LoadRunner Enterprise

LoadRunner Cloud

LoadRunner Analysis

HTTP/HTTPS

Web/HTML

REST/SOAP APIs

WebSockets

TruClient

Correlation

Parameterization

JMeter

LoadNinja

DevWeb / LoadRunner Developer

Dynatrace

AppDynamics

Datadog

SQL

AWS

Azure

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

JMeter

LoadNinja

DevWeb / LoadRunner Developer

Job description

A Performance Engineer specializing in LoadRunner is responsible for designing, executing, and analyzing performance, load, stress, and endurance tests for enterprise applications. [1, 2]

You can browse active openings on the Performance Testing Loadrunner Jobs on Naukri.com or reference a real-world enterprise profile like the Accenture Performance Engineer Position. [1, 2]

Key Job Description (JD) Structure

1. Role Summary / Objective

To ensure high application availability, scalability, and stability under peak traffic loads by building realistic virtual user scenarios, isolating bottlenecks, and collaborating with development and infrastructure teams. [1, 2, 3]

2. Must-Have Technical Skills

• Core LoadRunner Tools: Proficiency with VuGen (Virtual User Generator) for scripting, Controller / Performance Center / LoadRunner Enterprise (LRE) / LoadRunner Cloud for scenario execution, and LoadRunner Analysis for reporting. [1, 2]
• Scripting & Protocols: Experience recording and enhancing scripts across protocols (HTTP/HTTPS, Web/HTML, REST/SOAP APIs, WebSockets, or TruClient). [1, 2, 3]
• Script Enhancements: Hands-on skill in correlation (handling dynamic session IDs/tokens) and parameterization (using data pools for varied user input). [1, 2]
• Alternative / Complementary Tools: Familiarity with JMeter, LoadNinja, or code-centric frameworks like DevWeb / LoadRunner Developer. [1, 2, 3]
• Monitoring & APM Tools: Integration knowledge with Application Performance Monitoring tools like Dynatrace, AppDynamics, or Datadog to map slow SQL queries and server-side CPU/memory bottlenecks. [1]
• Database & Querying: Basic SQL skills to validate backend database performance and data-intensive applications. [1]
• Cloud & DevOps: Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and CI/CD pipeline integration (Azure DevOps, Jenkins). [1]

3. Key Responsibilities

• Test Strategy & Design: Translate non-functional requirements (NFRs) into comprehensive performance test strategies and workload models.
• Script Development & Maintenance: Build, debug, and maintain reusable LoadRunner VuGen scripts for complex multi-step business transactions.
• Execution & Simulation: Execute load, stress, spike, and endurance (soak) tests using LoadRunner Controller or Cloud platforms.
• Diagnosis & Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Analyze graphs, run-time data, and APM metrics to pinpoint memory leaks, thread contention, network latency, or database locks.
• Reporting & Collaboration: Present performance test results, track defects in ALM/Jira/Azure DevOps, and work closely with developers to tune code and infrastructure. [1, 2, 3, 4]

4. Typical Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (typically 15 years of full-time education). [1]
• Experience: 3 to 6+ years of dedicated experience in performance testing and engineering (often categorized as Senior Analyst or Engineer level). [1]
• Domain Experience: Preferred background in high-transaction industries such as Banking, Financial Services, Capital Markets, or E-commerce. [1]