SAP Performance Test Architect

SAP Performance Test Architect in San Francisco, CA - (hybrid)

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

Key Responsibilities

✅ 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

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✅ 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

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✅ 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 behavior

• Define test scenarios including:

o Load testing

o Stress testing

o Endurance testing

o Volume and integration testing

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✅ 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

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✅ 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

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✅ 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

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✅ 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

Key Traits We’re Looking For

• 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

Thanks & Regards

Kartik Sana

sana@realtekconsulting.net