Performance Test Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Performance Test Engineer to design, execute, and analyze performance tests for enterprise applications and cloud-based systems. The ideal candidate combines deep LoadRunner expertise with strong AWS and Linux skills to identify bottlenecks and improve system reliability. Location: Hybrid – Pennsylvania / Chicago, IL / Norfolk, VA.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute performance, load, and stress tests using LoadRunner
• Monitor and diagnose application performance issues using Dynatrace
• Analyze test results, identify bottlenecks, and recommend remediation
• Work with AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, Lambda) to support test environments and performance analysis
• Use Linux tools for system monitoring, shell scripting, and file management
• Develop scripts for test automation and data handling
• Document test plans, results, and findings clearly for technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, and architecture teams

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in performance testing with LoadRunner (mandatory)
• Proficiency in Dynatrace for application performance monitoring and diagnostics
• Hands-on experience with AWS services, including EC2, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, and Lambda
• Basic to intermediate Linux skills, including shell scripting, system monitoring, and file management
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as C, Python, or Bash
• Understanding of system architecture, cloud computing, and networking fundamentals
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities

Skills

• LoadRunner
• Performance Testing
• AWS Lambda
• AWS
• Linux
• Dynatrace

Benefits

• Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year
• Receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year)
• 10 paid holidays
• Eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents residing in the US
• Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Option to purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits
• Eligible to participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines
• Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching; medical, dental, and vision insurance for US dependents
• Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated)
• All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws

Pay

Compensation Range: $68,000-$102,000 (varies based on office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience)