Performance Test Engineer (LoadRunner)

Capgemini • Irving, TX

6d • $53,580 - $122,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Performance Engineer responsible for driving end-to-end performance engineering across enterprise applications. This role focuses on defining performance strategy, executing scalable performance tests, and delivering actionable insights to improve system reliability, scalability, and user experience. The candidate will bring deep expertise in LoadRunner (VuGen, Controller, Analysis) and SiteScope, while leading cross-functional collaboration and ensuring performance readiness across environments.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in performance engineering and testing methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with LoadRunner (VuGen, Controller, Analysis) and SiteScope.
• Proven experience in designing workload models, performance strategies, and capacity planning.
• Strong understanding of system architecture, application performance, and scalability concepts.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven leadership experience with mentoring and guiding performance testing teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement end-to-end performance testing strategy aligned with business requirements, translating non-functional requirements (NFRs) into test scenarios and workload models.
• Design and execute performance test plans across SIT, UAT, and production-like environments, ensuring system scalability, stability, and readiness.
• Develop and maintain performance scripts using LoadRunner (VuGen) and execute large-scale tests via Controller, including Web, Web Services, and TruClient protocols.
• Monitor application and infrastructure performance using SiteScope and other tools, identifying bottlenecks and driving resolution with Dev, DBA, and Infra teams.
• Perform in-depth analysis of test results using LoadRunner Analysis, providing root cause analysis (RCA) and recommending performance tuning and optimization strategies.
• Lead performance engineering initiatives including capacity planning, forecasting, and continuous improvement of system performance.
• Engage with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to present performance insights, provide executive-level reporting, and drive performance best practices across teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed