SAP Performance Test Automation Engineer

We are looking for a SAP Performance Test Automation Engineer: Location: Remote Position Type: 12+ Months Contract Position.

Role: SAP Performance Test Automation Engineer

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Remote

Domain: SAP Performance, Integration & Automation Testing

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced SAP Performance Test Automation Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Katalon and Tricentis Tosca to design, automate, and execute performance, load, and scalability testing across complex SAP landscapes.

The ideal candidate will have real-time experience working with multiple protocols (RFC, Java, HTTPS, Web, TCP, UDP) and the ability to define and lead an end-to-end SAP performance testing strategy, from planning through execution and optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Performance Test Automation

• Design, develop, and maintain automated performance and load test scripts using Katalon and Tricentis Tosca.
• Automate performance testing for SAP ECC, S/4HANA, SAP Fiori, SAP WebGUI, SAP PI/PO, APIs, and custom Java-based components.
• Perform script parameterization, correlation, and workload modeling to simulate real-world user behavior.

Protocol-Level Testing Expertise

• Develop and execute performance tests using:
  • SAP RFC (Remote Function Calls)
  • Java-based APIs and integrations
  • HTTPS / REST / SOAP services
  • Web and browser-based SAP applications
  • TCP and UDP socket-level communication
• Validate throughput, concurrency, latency, and interface responsiveness across SAP integrations.

Performance Strategy & Planning

• Define comprehensive SAP performance testing strategies, including:
  • Workload and capacity models
  • Performance SLAs and benchmarks
  • Entry and exit criteria
  • Test data and environment strategy
  • Risk, dependency, and failure-point analysis
• Identify performance-critical SAP business processes and integration touchpoints.

Execution, Monitoring & Analysis

• Execute load, stress, endurance, spike, and soak tests across SAP environments.
• Analyze system metrics such as CPU, memory, database response times, network latency, and queue utilization.
• Identify performance bottlenecks in ABAP code, RFC calls, middleware interfaces, Fiori/UI5 apps, and database queries.
• Work closely with SAP Basis, development, integration, and infrastructure teams to drive performance optimization.

Reporting & Collaboration

• Produce detailed performance test reports with findings, risks, root cause analysis, and actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve performance issues.
• Guide and mentor team members on SAP performance testing best practices and tool usage.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Katalon and Tricentis Tosca for SAP automation and performance testing.
• Deep understanding of SAP architecture and performance behavior (ECC, S/4HANA, Fiori, PI/PO, BTP).
• Practical experience with RFC, Java, HTTPS, Web, TCP, and UDP protocols.
• Proven ability to design and lead end-to-end SAP performance test strategies.
• Experience using SAP performance analysis tools such as ST03, ST12, STAD, SM50/SM66, ST05, ST22.
• Strong scripting and debugging skills (Java, Python, or PowerShell preferred).
• Experience integrating performance testing into CI/CD pipelines.

Good to Have

• Experience with SAP BRIM/FICA, SAP PO performance tuning, or SAP BTP integrations.
• Exposure to monitoring tools like Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Splunk, Grafana.
• Experience with JMeter or LoadRunner for hybrid performance testing.

Education

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.