SAP Performance Architect

We are seeking a SAP Performance Architect to drive and own the end-to-end performance engineering strategy for a large-scale enterprise transformation.

• Work Arrangement : Remote with occasional travel (1 week per month onsite).

• Work Location : Harrisburg / Middletown, PA.

• Shift : EST.

• Interview Process : In-person interviews or work sessions conducted at facilities in Middletown, PA. (Note: Candidates must complete interviews without AI tools or external scripts).

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.