Performance Test Lead (JMeter / LoadRunner)

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

• Lead and manage performance testing activities across multiple projects and application releases.
  
• Define performance test strategy, scope, entry/exit criteria, and non-functional requirements (NFRs) with stakeholders.
  

Test Planning and Execution

• Design and develop robust performance test scripts using JMeter and LoadRunner (VuGen, Controller, Analysis).
  
• Plan and execute load, stress, endurance (soak), spike, and capacity tests.
  

Performance Analysis and Reporting

• Analyze test results, identify bottlenecks, and provide actionable insights and tuning recommendations to stakeholders.
  
• Generate detailed performance test reports and dashboards.
  

Tool Expertise

• Configure and optimize JMeter and LoadRunner for various testing scenarios.
  
• Stay updated with the latest features and best practices for both tools.
  

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  
• 8+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years in a Performance Test Engineering role.
  
• Proficiency in JMeter and LoadRunner, with hands-on experience in scripting, correlation, parameterization, execution, and analysis.
  
• Strong knowledge of performance testing concepts, including load, stress, and capacity testing.
  
• Familiarity with protocols such as HTTP/HTTPS, Web Services (REST/SOAP), and database interactions.
  
• Experience with performance monitoring tools (e.g., Dynatrace, AppDynamics, or New Relic).
  
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud-based performance testing (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
  
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or Bamboo for integrating performance tests.
  
• 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

• Location: Must be local to McLean, VA / Northern Virginia / Washington DC Metro and able to work onsite 5 days per week.
  
• Engagement: W2 only. H1B candidates are welcome to apply.
  
• Pay Rate: Up to $35/hr on W2.
  

DhakaTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.