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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Performance Architect - **Company:** ASCENT SERVICES GROUP LLC - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States - **Salary:** $166,400.0 - $187,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Architectural Patterns, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, HP Loadrunner, Apache JMeter, Citrix Systems, Open Source Technology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Scripting, Performance Testing, Delivery Pipeline, Grafana, Performance Monitor, Splunk, New Relic (SaaS), Dynatrace, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6b54b6ccc4bb7aaf ## About the Role Do you have experience in System performance monitoring?, * Deep expertise in performance engineering and architecture across distributed and enterprise systems. * Strong hands-on experience with LoadRunner, including Citrix Protocol (mandatory). * Proven experience testing and optimizing Citrix-based desktop applications. * Hands-on expertise in scripting, execution, and analysis in Citrix environments. * Strong experience with JMeter or similar open-source performance tools. * Experience with Dynatrace or equivalent observability and APM platforms. * Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate metrics into business-impacting insights. * Experience designing scalable performance frameworks and reusable assets. Performance Tools: Jmeter and LoadRunner Monitoring + Reporting Dashboards: Dynatrace, New Relic, Grafana, and Splunk CI/CD & DevOps Pipelines: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, * Experience in Finance / Auto Finance domains. * Proven track record of enterprise-level standardization across multiple applications. * Experience defining performance governance frameworks, SLAs, SLIs, and SLOs. * Experience driving performance validation within Agile / DevOps / CI-CD environments. * Exposure to cloud performance engineering (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern architectures (microservices, APIs). * Strong stakeholder management and consultative engagement experience., * Architecture * Jmeter * Strategic mindset ## Description * Define and own the enterprise performance engineering strategy, frameworks, and best practices. * Act as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders on performance, scalability, and reliability considerations. * Provide architectural guidance to ensure performance is built into systems from design through production. * Lead performance assessments across applications, identifying systemic bottlenecks and optimization opportunities. * Establish and drive performance governance models, including SLA/SLI/SLO definitions aligned with business outcomes. * Standardize tools, methodologies, and processes across multiple applications and portfolios. * Drive continuous performance improvement initiatives across release cycles and transformation programs. * Design and oversee execution of advanced performance testing strategies (load, stress, endurance, scalability). * Build and present executive-level insights, dashboards, and performance reports to stakeholders. * Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, infrastructure, and business teams to integrate performance into the SDLC and DevOps pipelines. * Mentor and guide performance engineers, fostering a culture of engineering excellence and proactive optimization. ## Related Videos - [Measure and improve frontend performance by using test automation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/719-measure-and-improve-frontend-performance-by-using-test-automation) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Frontend Performance Testing in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/8-frontend-performance-testing-in-practice) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) ## Related Articles - [Benefits of Using JMeter For Performance Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/96-benefits-of-using-jmeter-for-performance-testing) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026)