New 
Performance Test Lead
 Tata Consultancy Services | |
$120,000 - $140,000
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sick time, 401(k)
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 United States, Connecticut, Stamford | |
 Oct 28, 2026 | |
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Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills * Lead performance engineering initiatives for mission-critical banking applications using OpenText LoadRunner Cloud (LRC), LoadRunner Professional, and Dynatrace. * Define performance testing strategies, workload models, capacity planning, and non-functional requirements to ensure application scalability and reliability. * Design, develop, and optimize performance test scripts using VuGen, Web HTTP/HTML, TruClient, REST APIs, SOAP Services, Kafka, and MQ protocols. * Execute large-scale load, stress, endurance, and spike testing, while integrating performance testing into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub, and GitLab. * Monitor application and infrastructure performance using Dynatrace, Splunk, and Grafana, conduct root cause analysis, and provide tuning recommendations. * Validate performance across retail banking, digital banking, payments, loan processing, core banking, treasury, and credit card platforms. * Collaborate with architects, development, infrastructure, and business teams to present performance findings and drive optimization initiatives. * Lead onsite/offshore performance testing teams, mentor engineers, establish testing standards, and champion continuous performance improvement practices. Roles & Responsibilities * Define and lead performance testing and performance engineering strategies for enterprise banking applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and capacity readiness. * Design workload models, test scenarios, and performance test plans based on business and non-functional requirements (NFRs). * Develop, enhance, and maintain performance test scripts using LoadRunner Cloud, LoadRunner Professional, VuGen, REST APIs, SOAP, TruClient, Kafka, and MQ protocols. * Execute large-scale load, stress, endurance, and spike tests, and analyze application behavior under peak transaction volumes. * Monitor application and infrastructure performance using Dynatrace, Splunk, and Grafana, and perform end-to-end root cause analysis of performance bottlenecks. * Provide performance tuning recommendations across application, database, middleware, and infrastructure layers. * Integrate performance testing into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub, and GitLab, establishing automated performance validation and quality gates. * Collaborate with architects, developers, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to review results, resolve issues, and improve system performance. * Present performance findings, risks, and optimization recommendations to senior management and project leadership. * Lead and mentor onsite/offshore performance testing teams, review deliverables, enforce testing standards, and drive continuous performance improvement initiatives. Generic Managerial Skills, If any * Creative thinking. * Building and managing relationships. * Emotional agility. * Technology Business Requirements Definition, Analysis and Mapping. * Adaptability. * Learning Agility. TCS Employee Benefits Summary: Discretionary Annual Incentive. Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans. Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves. Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection. Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement. Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays. Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing. Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 a year
Location
Stamford, CT
Function
TECHNOLOGY
Role
Lead
ID
433743
Skills
Performance Testing
Salary Range
$120,000 - $140,000 Desired Candidate Profile
Qualifications BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE | |