Performance Test Lead - NeoLoad / SAP

We are seeking a Performance Test Lead - NeoLoad / SAP to drive and own the end-to-end performance engineering strategy for a large-scale enterprise transformation., * Strategy & Governance: Lead performance planning across SIT, UAT, Go-Live, and Hypercare phases.

• Automation: Oversee NeoLoad administration, build reusable scripting frameworks, and automate performance regression testing.
• Monitoring & Diagnostics: Analyze end-to-end response times, system bottlenecks, and resource utilization across application, database, and cloud platforms.
• Stakeholder Management: Present risk assessments, root-cause analyses, and mitigation strategies directly to leadership.

• Experience: 12+ years in IT, with 8+ years dedicated to enterprise performance engineering/load testing, and 5+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Core Load Testing Platform: NeoLoad (Expert-level required; certification preferred).
• Enterprise Tech Stack: Strong experience performance testing SAP BRIM, SAP S/4HANA, SAP CM, SAP Datasphere, and Dynamics CRM.
• Architectural Expertise:
• Workload modeling using historical metrics & defining NFRs/SLOs/SLAs.
• REST/SOAP APIs, middleware queues, event-driven integrations, and batch processing optimization.
• Cloud/hybrid infrastructure, JVM metrics, database tuning, and capacity planning.
• Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering, or related field. AWS or Azure Cloud certifications are a plus.

• Must reside within the Continental US (preference given to candidates local to PA or within commuting distance to Middletown, PA).
• Mandated full-day onsite orientation in Middletown, PA for equipment pickup.
• Must successfully pass ePATCH (PA Criminal History Check) and National Criminal Background Checks prior to start.