Performance Test Lead/Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Incentive

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Family Support: Maternal & Parental Le

Auto & Home Insurance Options

Certification & Training Reimbursement

Vacation, Time Off & Holidays

401K Plan

Performance Bonus

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services is seeking an experienced Performance Engineer to ensure end-to-end performance, scalability and reliability for cloud-based applications in a Charlotte, NC setting.

The role requires hands-on testing with LoadRunner, Dynatrace, Splunk, Python and scripting in VUGen/Java Protocol, plus strong analytical and communication skills to drive root-cause analysis and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in performance testing for cloud-based applications.
• Hands-on with LoadRunner, Dynatrace, Splunk.
• Scripting in VUGen and Java Protocol for performance tests.
• Strong analytical skills for bottleneck diagnosis.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure end-to-end performance, scalability and reliability for cloud-integrated applications.
• Proactively lead triages and drive to solutions with cross-team collaboration.
• Analyze heap and thread dumps to identify bottlenecks and optimize performance.
• Script in VUGen and Java Protocol for performance tests.
• Monitor and report performance using Dynatrace, Splunk, and AWR on Windows/Linux.

Skills

VUGen scripting

Java Protocol scripting

Performance testing

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science

Tools

LoadRunner

Dynatrace

Splunk

AWR reports

Windows

Linux

Job description

Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
We are seeking an experienced Performance Engineer with a strong background in performance testing for cloud based applications. This role will focus on ensuring end to end performance, scalability and reliability for applications that integrate between internal BOFA environments and external cloud platforms. This role requires hands–on experience with performance testing tools, monitoring platforms, and automation frameworks. The ideal candidate will be a self‑starter who can drive root cause analysis and collaborate effectively across teams.

Roles & Responsibilities

• A minimum of 10-15 years in Performance Testing.
• Strong expertise and experience in LoadRunner (Performance Center), Dynatrace, Splunk, Python, Requirements gathering, Proactively leading triages and driving to solutions.
• Scripting in VUGen (Web HTTP/HTML Protocol), Java Protocol (must).
• Analytical abilities with heap and thread dumps.
• Solid understanding of software development and architecture.
• Java / .NET.
• Expertise in identifying performance bottlenecks and understanding end-to-end web performance metrics.
• Experience with monitoring and profiling tools such as Dynatrace, Splunk, and AWR reports to monitor, gather, and report application performance on Windows or Linux systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Skills

• Practical experience with Agile tools and methodologies, including Horizon JIRA and Horizon Confluence.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to identify critical concerns that require escalation to management for resolution.
• Strong results‑driven mindset with a positive and proactive approach.
• Proven expertise in diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues.

Generic Managerial Skills, if any

• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving Skills
• Result Orientation
• Interpersonal Skills
• Team Work
• Troubleshooting
• Collaboration

TCS Employee Benefits Summary

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
• Salary Range: $95,000 - 115,000 a year.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Computer Science