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Hirekeyz Inc

SAP Performance Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

This role provides opportunities to work on Performance testing of various software applications ... As a Performance Engineer, the individual will need to work with development engineers and ...

Ignatiuz.com

Performance Test Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Experience on performance testing and engineering * Should have worked on HP load runner and Jmeter * Expertise in profiling tools/products like Dynatrace or HP Diagnostics, Expertise in monitoring ...

Winaxis

SAP Performance Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

... in performance testing of SAP applications - Exposure to S4 HANA implementations - Proficient in one or more programming languages - Strong skills in performance tuning and optimization of SQL ...

H R PUNDITS INC

SAP Performance Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

SAP Performance Engineer Location: Austin, TX (Day 1 onsite) * Responsibilities: * Define, develop ... Must-Have: * 3+ years in software testing with strong SAP performance testing experience.

General Motors

Sr. Software Performance Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$138K/yr

Research and implement best practices, methodologies and tools for performance testing. * Explore ... Hands-on experience with Chaos Engineering tools like Gremlin. * Hands-on experience with Caching ...

General Motors

Sr. Software Performance Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$138K/yr

Research and implement best practices, methodologies and tools for performance testing. * Explore ... Hands-on experience with Chaos Engineering tools like Gremlin. * Hands-on experience with Caching ...

Programmers.io

QA Automation Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

... testing frameworks (unit, integration, E2E, performance) Own release quality gates and sign-off ... closely with Engineering, Product, and Design Advocate for quality throughout the entire ...

Wander

Staff Software Engineer in Test

Austin, TX · On-site

Own the integration of automated testing, linting, security scanning, and performance testing into ... Guide and mentor engineers across the organization on testing best practices, testability design ...

Hirekeyz Inc

QA Engineer Automated

Austin, TX · On-site

Role: QA Engineer Automated Duration: Long Term Contract Location : Austin, TX 78728 ( Local to ... Testing Experience 8 Required QA Test Script Creation Experience 8 Required Performance Testing ...

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As of Jul 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for performance testing engineer in Austin, TX is $59.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.85 and $67.45 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges Performance Testing Engineers face in their daily work?

Performance Testing Engineers often encounter challenges such as replicating realistic user loads, managing complex testing environments, and interpreting large volumes of test data to pinpoint system bottlenecks. Coordinating with development, DevOps, and product teams to align on performance requirements and quickly address issues can also be demanding, especially in fast-paced agile environments. Staying updated with evolving tools and technologies is essential to deliver accurate and comprehensive test results. These challenges require a combination of technical expertise, teamwork, and adaptability to ensure robust application performance in production.

What is a Performance Testing Engineer job?

A Performance Testing Engineer is responsible for evaluating the speed, scalability, and stability of software applications under various conditions. They design and execute performance tests, analyze results, and identify bottlenecks to ensure optimal system efficiency. Their role involves using tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling to simulate user load and assess application performance. They collaborate with developers and stakeholders to optimize system performance and enhance user experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Performance Testing Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Performance Testing Engineer, you need a solid foundation in software testing, performance analysis, and scripting/programming, typically backed by a degree in computer science or a related field. Experience with tools such as LoadRunner, JMeter, or Gatling, and knowledge of monitoring solutions like New Relic or Dynatrace, along with relevant certifications, are highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and effective communication enhance your ability to report findings and collaborate with cross-functional teams. These competencies are crucial for identifying bottlenecks, ensuring system reliability, and delivering optimal user experiences.

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SAP Performance Engineer

Hirekeyz Inc

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Title: SAP Performance Engineer

Location: Austin, TX

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

For this role, we are looking for passionate performance engineers with excellent technical and communication skills. This role provides opportunities to work on Performance testing of various software applications and technologies in many business segments. This position requires a self-motivated individual with strong programming and communication skills.


As a Performance Engineer, the individual will need to work with development engineers and functional analysts, understand new cutting-edge software, and identify performance tuning opportunities. The individual will work on emerging technologies like BTP as they design and conduct performance tests. The individual should have in-depth knowledge and experience of performance testing, troubleshooting and analysis.

Responsibilities –

  • Define, develop and apply performance/scalability benchmarks.
  • Work in cross-functional teams to characterize, debug, and improve system performance and scalability.
  • Work efficiently with various profiling tools to identify performance bottlenecks and provide root cause analysis.
  • Devise and conduct experiments to evaluate performance impacts of system changes.
  • Plan and execute performance tests using an automated testing environment and conduct analysis of results.
  • Participate in architecture and design reviews of complex solutions in cross-team engineering efforts and own quality perspectives for the design.

Must have/required experience:

  • Minimum 3+ years of proven hands-on software testing experience.
  • Strong experience in performance testing of SAP applications.
  • Strong knowledge of one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Perl, ABAP, Java, C++).
  • Experience in performance testing tools - LoadRunner Enterprise, Apache JMeter, SoapUI, Postman.
  • Experience in data analysis and visualization, end-to-end performance and root cause analysis.
  • Experience in service-oriented architecture, and RESTful APIs.
  • Strong knowledge of performance tuning SQL queries.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with JVM tuning techniques.
  • Experience with application performance monitoring tools like Dynatrace, AppDynamics.
  • Efficiently work with various profiling tools to identify performance bottlenecks.

Following experience is a big PLUS/Nice to have:

  • Working knowledge of Agile or Scrum software development methodologies.
  • Experience in Cloud-based platforms like AWS and GCP.
  • Expertise in performance assessment and optimization of complex applications built on SAP BTP platform.
  • Strong understanding of BTP components like API management (APIM), Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) Conversational AI (CAI), Data Intelligence (SAP DI) and AWS storage services.
  • Skilled in BTP technologies like Smart Data Integration (SDI) & Hana Sidecar.
  • Strong experience in performance testing and analysis of SCP iOS SDK mobile apps.
  • Proficient in application & DB performance monitoring in SAP BTP using Kibana, HANA DB cockpit and SAP BTP cockpit.
  • Strong understanding of relational database systems as well as in-memory databases.
  • Understanding of Algorithms and O-Notation
  • Code management using Git or other VCS.

Behavioral Skills:

  • Excellent Communication skills and collaboration skills
  • Ability to propose and implement improvements in the system
  • Ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders.