LoadRunner Performance Tester | Remote

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.

We are seeking a skilled Performance Test Engineer with deep, recent hands-on expertise in Load Runner Enterprise and Apache JMeter to support an engagement focused on high-volume script development and performance test execution. This role is heavily scripting-focused
, requiring advanced VuGen (C required
) experience across multiple protocols (HTTP, SAP, SOAP, etc.) and the ability to design, execute, and analyze load, stress, endurance, and capacity tests for COTS, SaaS, and custom applications. The engineer will collaborate with Application Architects and Product Owners to translate requirements into performance scenarios, integrate with Dynatrace and Splunk for monitoring insights, troubleshoot authentication challenges (LDAP, SAML, SSO), and identify both application and infrastructure bottlenecks across AWS and Azure environments.

• Design, develop, enhance, and execute high-volume performance test scripts using Load Runner Enterprise (VuGen) and Apache JMeter across multiple protocols (HTTP, SAP, SOAP, etc.).
• Plan and execute comprehensive performance testing efforts, including Load, Stress, Endurance, and Capacity testing
  .
• Collaborate with Application Architects, Product Owners, and technical teams to translate requirements into effective performance test scenarios and measurable outcomes.
• Troubleshoot complex scripting challenges including correlation, parameterization, and dynamic content handling
  .
• Analyze performance metrics and monitoring data to identify application and infrastructure bottlenecks.
• Integrate Load Runner with Dynatrace and Splunk to support workload modeling, root cause analysis, and performance insights.
• Diagnose and resolve authentication-related issues (e.g., LDAP, SAML, SSO) within performance scripts.
• Support performance testing across COTS, SaaS, and custom-built applications deployed in on-prem, AWS, and Azure environments.
• Investigate and troubleshoot Performance Center infrastructure issues (e.g., memory constraints, controller/generator limitations).
• Document test strategies, execution results, and recommendations in Confluence and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, contribute to story refinement, and provide proactive status updates within a collaborative team environment.
• Recommend performance testing best practices and continuous improvements based on current Load Runner capabilities and industry standards.

• Extensive, recent hands-on experience with Load Runner Enterprise (required) and Apache JMeter
  .
• Advanced VuGen scripting expertise (C required) with strong proficiency in correlation, parameterization, and dynamic data handling.
• Proven ability to plan, execute, and analyze Load, Stress, Endurance, and Capacity tests at scale.
• Strong analytical skills with experience capturing, interpreting, and reporting performance metrics to stakeholders.
• Experience integrating Load Runner with Dynatrace and Splunk for monitoring and root cause analysis.
• Solid troubleshooting experience with authentication mechanisms (e.g.,
  LDAP, SAML, SSO
  ).
• Experience testing COTS, SaaS, and custom-built applications in complex enterprise environments.
• Working knowledge of AWS and Azure environments.
• Strong programming knowledge in one or more languages (C required; Python, Perl, ABAP, Java, or C++ preferred).
• Experience working in Agile environments
  , including Jira and Confluence documentation.
• Comfortable working in Microsoft-based environments and collaborating via Teams.
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented, and proactive approach.
• 3+ YOE minimum, 5+ YOE preferred.

Fully Remote

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$120,000 to $160,000 DOE

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off

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