**Role & seniority: ** Performance Tester (5–7 years) — hands-on performance testing; also leads/mentors and drives adoption/governance.

**Location & work type: ** Toronto, Canada; urgent need (work type not specified).

**Stack/tools: **

Performance testing: LoadRunner, NeoLoad
Monitoring/observability: Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Splunk
Scripting: C, JavaScript
Delivery: Agile/Scrum

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

Define and implement performance testing strategies/methodologies.
Develop and execute performance test scripts (LoadRunner/NeoLoad) and analyze results.
Collaborate in Agile/Scrum to integrate performance testing into the SDLC; provide actionable performance improvement insights.

**Must-have skills: **

Strong hands-on experience with LoadRunner and NeoLoad.
Solid knowledge of performance testing lifecycle/methodologies.
Scripting experience in C or JavaScript.
Monitoring tools experience (Dynatrace/AppDynamics/Splunk).
Agile/Scrum experience; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

**Nice-to-haves: **

Mentoring junior team members; promoting best practices.
Driving organizational adoption of performance testing.

**Notable constraints: **

NFV experience is a deal breaker.

Full Description

Job Requirements

Performance Tester

Location: Toronto, Canada

Years of Experience: 5-7 Years

Job Summary: We are seeking experienced Performance Testers to join our team at CIBC on an urgent basis. The ideal candidates will possess strong hands-on experience in performance testing, particularly with LoadRunner and NeoLoad. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and strategic thinking, enabling you to define the technical foundation, establish governance frameworks, and mentor a growing design system team.

Responsibilities

Define and implement performance testing strategies and methodologies. Develop and execute performance test scripts using LoadRunner and NeoLoad. Analyze performance test results and provide actionable insights to improve application performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum environments to ensure performance testing is integrated into the development lifecycle. Utilize monitoring tools such as Dynatrace, AppDynamics, and Splunk to assess application performance. Mentor junior team members and promote best practices in performance testing. Drive adoption strategies for performance testing within the organization.

Mandatory Skills

Strong hands-on experience with LoadRunner and NeoLoad. Good understanding of performance testing methodologies and lifecycle. Experience in scripting with languages such as C or JavaScript. Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g., Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Splunk). Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

Experience with NFV (Network Functions Virtualization) is a deal breaker.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 5-7 years of experience in performance testing.

Work Experience