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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAP Performance Test Architect -S4 Hana - **Company:** Flexon Technologies Inc - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $156,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Batch Processing, Databases, Middleware, HP Loadrunner, Load Testing, Performance Tuning, SAP (Applications), SAP HANA, Systems Integration, Test Data, Datadog, Performance Testing, Neoload, Grafana, Sap Fiori, Integration Tests, SAP S/4HANA, SAP UI5, Dynatrace - **Published:** June 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/72938460-sap-performance-test-architect-s4-hana ## About the Role Pay Rate : We are hiring a Performance Test Architect / Lead to drive end-to-end performance engineering for large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation programs. This role will own performance testing from scoping and NFR definition through design, execution, and final sign-off, working closely with business, functional, and technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate should combine deep SAP expertise, performance engineering skills, and strong stakeholder communication abilities. Roles & Responsibilities, * Strong ownership mindset (lead from front) * Ability to navigate ambiguity and define scope clearly * Excellent communication and stakeholder influence skills Ability to bridge functional, technical, and business teams ## Description ? 1. Scoping & Stakeholder Engagement * Lead performance scoping workshops with business and IT teams * Understand functional flows, integrations, and scope boundaries * Collaborate with stakeholders to define: o Critical business processes o Peak usage scenarios o Volume and concurrency expectations * Drive alignment across functional, technical, infrastructure, and architecture teams ? 2. NFR & Performance Strategy Definition * Define Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs): o Response time SLAs o Throughput, latency, concurrency o Batch windows and integration SLAs * Create Performance Test Strategy & Test Plan * Establish entry/exit criteria and success metrics ? 3. Test Architecture & Design * Design end-to-end performance testing approach for: o SAP S/4HANA modules (FI, SCM, MM, etc.) o SAP Fiori / SAP GUI o Integrations (APIs, middleware) o Batch processes * Develop workload models reflecting real user behaviour * Define test scenarios including: o Load testing o Stress testing o Endurance testing o Volume and integration testing ? 4. Execution Leadership & Delivery * Lead performance test cycles (baseline, stabilization, final validation) * Oversee: o Script development o Test data preparation o Execution scheduling * Ensure high-quality execution and reporting across cycles ? 5. Performance Analysis & Optimization * Analyze performance metrics and identify: o Application bottlenecks o Database issues o Infrastructure constraints * Work with cross-functional teams to drive performance tuning and fixes * Provide actionable recommendations for optimization ? 6. Tools & Observability * Hands-on or strong experience with: o LoadRunner (Primary) o NeoLoad (Good to have) * Exposure to monitoring/observability tools such as: o Dynatrace / Datadog / ELK (nice to have) * Ability to correlate application, infrastructure, and DB metrics ? 7. Leadership & Communication * Act as the single point of contact for performance engineering * Present status, risks, and recommendations to leadership * Engage confidently with: o Business stakeholders o Architects o Infrastructure and BASIS teams * Translate technical findings into business impact ## Related Videos - [5 steps for running a Kubernetes environment at scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/88-5-steps-for-running-a-kubernetes-environment-at-scale) - [Frontend Performance Testing in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/8-frontend-performance-testing-in-practice) - [All your telemetry data from any source in one place](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/57-all-your-telemetry-data-from-any-source-in-one-place) - [Replacing Excel with SAP APIs & Python validation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1944-replacing-excel-with-sap-apis-python-validation) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Keycloak case study: Making users happy with service level indicators and observability](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1599-keycloak-case-study-making-users-happy-with-service-level-indicators-and-observability) ## 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) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023)