Performance Test Lead (JMeter / LoadRunner)
Location: McLean, VA (Washington DC Metro) – 100% Onsite, 5 Days/Week
Employment Type: Contract (W2)
Pay Rate: Up to $35/hr on W2
Work Authorization: W2 only – H1B candidates welcome
Experience: 8+ years total IT; 5+ years in Performance Test Engineering
Candidate Preference: Local to McLean, VA / Northern Virginia / DC Metro only
About the Role
Dhaka Technologies Limited Company (DhakaTech) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Performance Test Lead with deep expertise in Apache JMeter and LoadRunner to join our client team in McLean, Virginia. The ideal candidate will lead end-to-end performance testing efforts, ensuring system reliability, scalability, and optimal application performance across enterprise applications.
This role requires a strong command of performance testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks — including load testing, stress testing, and capacity planning — along with excellent leadership and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
Performance Testing Leadership
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Lead and manage performance testing activities across multiple projects and application releases.
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Define performance test strategy, scope, entry/exit criteria, and non-functional requirements (NFRs) with stakeholders.
Test Planning and Execution
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Design and develop robust performance test scripts using JMeter and LoadRunner (VuGen, Controller, Analysis).
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Plan and execute load, stress, endurance (soak), spike, and capacity tests.
Performance Analysis and Reporting
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Analyze test results, identify bottlenecks, and provide actionable insights and tuning recommendations to stakeholders.
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Generate detailed performance test reports and dashboards.
Tool Expertise
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Configure and optimize JMeter and LoadRunner for various testing scenarios.
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Stay updated with the latest features and best practices for both tools.
Required Skills and Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
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8+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years in a Performance Test Engineering role.
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Proficiency in JMeter and LoadRunner, with hands-on experience in scripting, correlation, parameterization, execution, and analysis.
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Strong knowledge of performance testing concepts, including load, stress, and capacity testing.
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Familiarity with protocols such as HTTP/HTTPS, Web Services (REST/SOAP), and database interactions.
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Experience with performance monitoring tools (e.g., Dynatrace, AppDynamics, or New Relic).
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Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with cloud-based performance testing (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
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Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or Bamboo for integrating performance tests.
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Certification in JMeter or LoadRunner is a plus.
Education
A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
Important Candidate Requirements
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Location: Must be local to McLean, VA / Northern Virginia / Washington DC Metro and able to work onsite 5 days per week.
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Engagement: W2 only. H1B candidates are welcome to apply.
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Pay Rate: Up to $35/hr on W2.
DhakaTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.