Senior Performance Test Architect (Remote)

ILAB; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ILAB is seeking an experienced Performance Test Engineer to lead non-functional testing efforts across customer engagements. You will define strategies, design workload models, and own the full test lifecycle from scripting to reporting.

The role requires strong expertise in LoadRunner/NeoLoad, experience with cloud-based apps, and proficiency with APM tools to identify bottlenecks and drive performance improvements. This is a full-time remote position in the United States.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of proven experience in performance test planning and hands-on execution across multiple projects.
• Advanced knowledge of performance testing using LoadRunner (VuGen, Controller or LoadRunner Enterprise, Analysis) and NeoLoad.
• Experience with Apache JMeter or similar tools is a plus.
• Proficient in designing scripts and executing tests for large virtual user populations.
• Experience in performance load modeling and building workload models.
• Proficient in testing cloud-based applications and identifying bottlenecks.
• Familiar with APM tools (Datadog, AppDynamics, Splunk, Dynatrace).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with effective debugging.

Responsibilities

• Lead non-functional testing initiatives and serve as the primary PM for performance projects.
• Define scope, estimate effort, and contribute to proposals and SOWs.
• Communicate risks and mitigation plans to stakeholders at all levels.
• Design and implement performance test plans, strategies, and workload models.
• Develop and run LoadRunner/NeoLoad scripts and manage test data and environments.
• Analyze results and provide actionable recommendations to improve performance.
• Mentor and guide other performance testers and ensure best practices.

Skills

Performance testing

LoadRunner

NeoLoad

JMeter

APM tools

Cloud testing

CI/CD

Scripting

Test planning

Communication

Tools

LoadRunner (VuGen)

LoadRunner (Controller)

LoadRunner Enterprise

LoadRunner Analysis

NeoLoad

Apache JMeter

Datadog

AppDynamics

Splunk

Dynatrace

Job description

ILAB is seeking an experienced Performance Test Engineer to lead non-functional testing efforts across customer engagements. You will define strategies, design workload models, and own the full test lifecycle from scripting to reporting.

The role requires strong expertise in LoadRunner/NeoLoad, experience with cloud-based apps, and proficiency with APM tools to identify bottlenecks and drive performance improvements. This is a full-time remote position in the United States.