Performance Test Lead (JMeter / LoadRunner) Location: McLean, VA (Washington DC Metro) – 100% Onsite, 5 Days/Week Employment Type: Contract (W2) Pay Rate: Up to $35/hr on W2 Work Authorization: W2 only – H1B candidates welcome Experience: 8+ years total IT; 5+ years in Performance Test Engineering Candidate Preference: Local to McLean, VA / Northern Virginia / DC Metro only About the Role Dhaka Technologies Limited Company (DhakaTech) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Performance Test Lead with deep expertise in Apache JMeter and LoadRunner to join our client team in McLean, Virginia. The ideal candidate will lead end-to-end performance testing efforts, ensuring system reliability, scalability, and optimal application performance across enterprise applications. This role requires a strong command of performance testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks — including load testing, stress testing, and capacity planning — along with excellent leadership and communication skills. Key Responsibilities Performance Testing Leadership Lead and manage performance testing activities across multiple projects and application releases. Define performance test strategy, scope, entry/exit criteria, and non-functional requirements (NFRs) with stakeholders. Test Planning and Execution Design and develop robust performance test scripts using JMeter and LoadRunner (VuGen, Controller, Analysis). Plan and execute load, stress, endurance (soak), spike, and capacity tests. Performance Analysis and Reporting Analyze test results, identify bottlenecks, and provide actionable insights and tuning recommendations to stakeholders. Generate detailed performance test reports and dashboards. Tool Expertise Configure and optimize JMeter and LoadRunner for various testing scenarios. Stay updated with the latest features and best practices for both tools. Required Skills and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 8+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years in a Performance Test Engineering role. Proficiency in JMeter and LoadRunner, with hands-on experience in scripting, correlation, parameterization, execution, and analysis. Strong knowledge of performance testing concepts, including load, stress, and capacity testing. Familiarity with protocols such as HTTP/HTTPS, Web Services (REST/SOAP), and database interactions. Experience with performance monitoring tools (e.g., Dynatrace, AppDynamics, or New Relic). Excellent leadership and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with cloud-based performance testing (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud). Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or Bamboo for integrating performance tests. Certification in JMeter or LoadRunner is a plus. Education A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. Important Candidate Requirements Location: Must be local to McLean, VA / Northern Virginia / Washington DC Metro and able to work onsite 5 days per week. Engagement: W2 only. H1B candidates are welcome to apply. Pay Rate: Up to $35/hr on W2. DhakaTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Dhaka Technologies Limited (DTL) is an emerging leader in Full Service IT staffing, recruiting, and consulting, connecting skilled IT professionals with government and private sector clients. Our services include
IT Staffing: Specializing in IT talent placement and other critical IT roles.
Recruitment: Our growing team of IT recruiters, including cybersecurity experts, matches candidates to client needs.
Consulting: Providing IT solutions like content delivery networks, primarily as a subcontractor.
While we've achieved a respectable 80% client retention rate and 4.5/5 satisfaction score, we're actively working to improve these metrics. Our placements include roles in Software Development, Quality Assurance, and Infrastructure Architecture for clients such as DC Health Benefit Exchange, NYC Department of Human Services and Carefirst.
As a small but ambitious firm, we're seeking opportunities to expand our direct client base, enhance our service offerings, and increase our market presence. We're committed to growth and eager to tackle new challenges in the competitive IT industry.
