Performance Engineer/Performance Test Lead

Job Role: Senior Performance Engineer/Performance Test LeadExperience: 8-12 YearsLocation: BangaloreMandatory SkillsJMeterLoadRunnerDynatrace (Expert Level)Performance TestingPerformance EngineeringJava Performance AnalysisWorkload ModellingRoot Cause Analysis & TroubleshootingJob RoleWe are hiring a Senior Performance Testing and Performance Engineering professional to lead performance testing efforts for a major Java platform upgrade in a retail/e-commerce environment. This is a hands-on engineering role, not an execution-only testing position — the ideal candidate builds workload models, investigates root causes of performance issues, and drives fixes independently, working closely with application and infrastructure teams.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, execute, and analyze performance tests using JMeter and LoadRunner across application layersBuild workload models based on production traffic patterns and business scenariosUse Dynatrace (distributed tracing, SLOs, Davis AI, anomaly detection) to monitor performance and drive root cause analysisInvestigate and troubleshoot Java performance issues, including analysis relevant to the ongoing Java version upgradeIdentify response-time bottlenecks and correlate Dynatrace findings with application and infrastructure behaviorTune application and server parameters, and recommend fixes based on findingsPartner with development and infrastructure teams to resolve performance issues end-to-endPresent clear, technically sound RCA and recommendations to technical and management stakeholdersRequired Skills & Experience8-12 years of overall experience, with strong hands-on work in both Performance Testing and Performance EngineeringExpert-level, practical experience with Dynatrace: distributed tracing, SLOs, Workflows, anomaly detection, and Davis AIProven experience with JMeter and LoadRunner in production-scale testingStrong Java performance analysis and troubleshooting skillsDemonstrated experience in workload modelling and root cause analysis for real performance issues (not just tool exposure)Ability to explain, in depth, specific bottlenecks you've identified, the RCA process you followed, and the fixes you recommendedPreferred QualificationsExperience in Retail or E-Commerce environmentsExposure to AI-assisted performance analysis, automation, or tool integrationsSkills: performance engineer,performance engineering,root cause analysis,troubleshooting,performance tester,loadrunner,java performance analysis,dynatrace,workload modelling,jmeter