Overview
On Site
$51 - $59 hourly
Contract - W2
Contract - Temp
Skills
Quality Assurance
Management
Optimization
Performance Monitoring
Distributed Computing
Collaboration
Scalability
Mentorship
Client/server
Software Development
Automated Testing
HP LoadRunner
Scripting
Dynatrace
Splunk
Software Architecture
Communication
Leadership
Presentations
Analytical Skill
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Data Flow
Performance Testing
Reporting
.NET
Java
Software Design
Capacity Management
Docker
Kubernetes
Cloud Computing
DevOps
Open Source
Load Testing
Apache JMeter
Software Performance Management
Performance Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging
Job Details
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Kforce has a client in Birmingham, AL that is seeking a Senior Performance Engineer.
Summary:
Our client is seeking a Senior Performance Engineer (QA/Test - Performance Engineer III) to join their Performance Engineering team. This role will manage end-to-end performance testing and optimization across large-scale, enterprise-level systems. The ideal candidate is a hands-on performance expert with advanced technical skills in LoadRunner scripting, performance monitoring (Dynatrace, Splunk), and a deep understanding of software architecture and distributed system design. The Senior Performance Engineer will lead projects from start to finish, guide junior performance engineers, and collaborate closely with development and business teams to ensure applications are scalable, resilient, and high-performing.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end performance testing efforts for enterprise applications, from planning through execution and reporting
* Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot LoadRunner scripts for performance and load testing scenarios
* Collaborate with development, architecture, and business stakeholders to identify performance requirements, risks, and bottlenecks
* Analyze performance test results and provide actionable insights for improving scalability, reliability, and efficiency
* Monitor system health and application performance using Dynatrace, Splunk, and other monitoring tools
* Document all performance engineering activities, findings, and recommendations
* Mentor and support junior performance engineers
* Review software architecture diagrams and design documents to plan effective load and performance test scenarios
* Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices in performance engineering and DevOps
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
* 5+ years of experience as a Performance Engineer (preferably 7+ years total experience)
* Experience with high-traffic, large-scale distributed systems and client-server architectures (on-prem and cloud)
* At least 1 year of experience in software development or test automation
* Expert-level scripting experience in LoadRunner (required)
* Strong troubleshooting skills for both performance testing and scripting challenges
* Hands-on experience with Dynatrace and Splunk for monitoring and analysis
* Strong understanding of software architecture and ability to interpret architectural diagrams
* Excellent communication and leadership skills-comfortable presenting findings to technical and business stakeholders
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
* Ability to dissect multi-tiered systems and trace data flow across complex architectures
* Solid understanding of performance testing processes, methodologies, and reporting
* Effective communicator who can explain technical findings in business-friendly terms
* Confident in voicing performance concerns and making evidence-based recommendations
Preferred Qualifications:
* Background in Development - .NET, Java, etc.
* Familiarity with application design, capacity planning, and performance best practices
* Experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud DevOps environments
* Hands-on experience with open-source load testing tools such as Apache JMeter, httperf, or APM tools
* Ability to identify code-level performance bottlenecks through understanding of modern development frameworks
* Demonstrated aptitude for continuous learning and staying up to date on performance engineering methodologies and tools
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Kforce has a client in Birmingham, AL that is seeking a Senior Performance Engineer.
Summary:
Our client is seeking a Senior Performance Engineer (QA/Test - Performance Engineer III) to join their Performance Engineering team. This role will manage end-to-end performance testing and optimization across large-scale, enterprise-level systems. The ideal candidate is a hands-on performance expert with advanced technical skills in LoadRunner scripting, performance monitoring (Dynatrace, Splunk), and a deep understanding of software architecture and distributed system design. The Senior Performance Engineer will lead projects from start to finish, guide junior performance engineers, and collaborate closely with development and business teams to ensure applications are scalable, resilient, and high-performing.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end performance testing efforts for enterprise applications, from planning through execution and reporting
* Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot LoadRunner scripts for performance and load testing scenarios
* Collaborate with development, architecture, and business stakeholders to identify performance requirements, risks, and bottlenecks
* Analyze performance test results and provide actionable insights for improving scalability, reliability, and efficiency
* Monitor system health and application performance using Dynatrace, Splunk, and other monitoring tools
* Document all performance engineering activities, findings, and recommendations
* Mentor and support junior performance engineers
* Review software architecture diagrams and design documents to plan effective load and performance test scenarios
* Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices in performance engineering and DevOps
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
* 5+ years of experience as a Performance Engineer (preferably 7+ years total experience)
* Experience with high-traffic, large-scale distributed systems and client-server architectures (on-prem and cloud)
* At least 1 year of experience in software development or test automation
* Expert-level scripting experience in LoadRunner (required)
* Strong troubleshooting skills for both performance testing and scripting challenges
* Hands-on experience with Dynatrace and Splunk for monitoring and analysis
* Strong understanding of software architecture and ability to interpret architectural diagrams
* Excellent communication and leadership skills-comfortable presenting findings to technical and business stakeholders
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
* Ability to dissect multi-tiered systems and trace data flow across complex architectures
* Solid understanding of performance testing processes, methodologies, and reporting
* Effective communicator who can explain technical findings in business-friendly terms
* Confident in voicing performance concerns and making evidence-based recommendations
Preferred Qualifications:
* Background in Development - .NET, Java, etc.
* Familiarity with application design, capacity planning, and performance best practices
* Experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud DevOps environments
* Hands-on experience with open-source load testing tools such as Apache JMeter, httperf, or APM tools
* Ability to identify code-level performance bottlenecks through understanding of modern development frameworks
* Demonstrated aptitude for continuous learning and staying up to date on performance engineering methodologies and tools
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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