{"id":3421417,"url":"https://alion.io/job/ntt-data-technology-consultant-lead-performance-engineer","title":"Technology Consultant - Lead Performance Engineer","company":{"id":50348,"name":"NTT DATA","domain":"nttdata.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/ntt-data","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Phenom","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":94,"open_postings":105,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.448,"repost_share":0.019,"time_to_fill_p50_days":17,"computed_at":"2026-11-04T06:34:25Z"}},"role":"Backend","role_family":"Backend","seniority":"lead","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Noida, India"],"countries":["IN"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":18500,"max_usd":46000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":74},"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Agile","optional":false},{"name":"Apache HTTP Server","optional":false},{"name":"AppDynamics","optional":false},{"name":"CI/CD","optional":false},{"name":"Dynatrace","optional":false},{"name":"Grafana","optional":false},{"name":"JMeter","optional":false},{"name":"Prometheus","optional":false},{"name":"Rest API","optional":false},{"name":"Scrum","optional":false},{"name":"SOAP","optional":false},{"name":"Splunk","optional":false},{"name":"AWS","optional":true},{"name":"Azure","optional":true},{"name":"GCP","optional":true},{"name":"Java","optional":true},{"name":"Kubernetes","optional":true},{"name":"Linux","optional":true},{"name":"SQL","optional":true},{"name":"Unix","optional":true}],"status":"closed","first_seen_at":"2026-10-28T14:06:47Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-28","last_verified_at":"2026-10-30T21:18:56Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":"2026-10-30T21:18:56Z","days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"not_scored","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"India T&M Special Bonus:\nReq ID: 396160\nNTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.\nWe are currently seeking a Technology Consultant - Lead Performance Engineer to join our team in Noida, Uttar Pradesh (IN-UP), India (IN).\nJob Title: Technology Consultant - Lead Performance Engineer\nLocation: Noida/Bengaluru\nOverall Experience: 10-15+ Years\nRole Summary\nWe are seeking an experienced Lead Performance Engineer with strong expertise in Performance Engineering, Capacity Planning, Scalability Assessment, Performance Architecture, and Technical Leadership across UI applications, APIs, MQ-based messaging systems, and Batch Processing workloads.\nThe ideal candidate will lead performance engineering initiatives, define enterprise-wide performance strategies, mentor performance teams, and drive performance governance across multiple programs. The role requires strong hands-on expertise in LoadRunner Enterprise (LRE), Apache JMeter, AutoSys, Capacity Engineering, Bottleneck Analysis, Infrastructure Sizing, and Performance Optimization.\nThe candidate will work closely with Enterprise Architects, Application Development Teams, Infrastructure Teams, Middleware Teams, Database Administrators, DevOps Teams, and Business Stakeholders to ensure scalable, resilient, and high-performing enterprise platforms.\nDay to Day Job Duties\nDefine and drive enterprise-wide performance engineering strategies, standards, and best practices.\nLead performance testing and engineering activities across UI, API, MQ, Batch, and distributed application architectures.\nDesign performance test approaches, workload models, test scenarios, success criteria, and capacity strategies.\nProvide technical leadership and guidance to performance engineers across multiple projects and programs.\nDesign, review, and govern performance test scripts developed using LoadRunner Enterprise (LRE) and Apache JMeter.\nLead load, stress, endurance, scalability, volume, and peak-load testing initiatives.\nOversee API and MQ performance testing for synchronous, asynchronous, and event-driven systems.\nLead analysis of AutoSys-managed batch workloads and identify optimization opportunities across batch processing landscapes.\nDrive root cause analysis for complex performance issues involving applications, middleware, databases, infrastructure, and networks.\nLead capacity planning exercises and establish infrastructure sizing recommendations based on current and projected workloads.\nReview application architecture and identify scalability constraints, performance bottlenecks, and technical risks.\nCorrelate application performance metrics with monitoring, observability, and infrastructure utilization data.\nProvide performance architecture recommendations for application modernization and cloud transformation initiatives.\nEstablish performance baselines, SLAs, KPIs, and performance governance frameworks.\nReview performance reports, executive summaries, capacity forecasts, and optimization recommendations.\nPresent performance findings and solution recommendations to leadership teams, architects, and senior stakeholders.\nSupport production readiness reviews, go-live assessments, release sign-offs, and post-production performance validations.\nCollaborate with DevOps, SRE, Infrastructure, and Operations teams to improve system reliability and performance.\nParticipate in Agile planning, architecture reviews, solution discussions, and technical governance forums.\nBasic Qualifications\n10-15+ years of experience in Performance Testing and Performance Engineering.\nStrong expertise in LoadRunner Enterprise (LRE) and Apache JMeter.\nExperience leading performance engineering teams and enterprise-scale performance programs.\nStrong experience in UI, API, MQ, and Batch Performance Testing.\nExpertise in capacity assessment, infrastructure sizing, performance architecture, and workload modeling.\nExperience working with enterprise monitoring and observability platforms.\nStrong knowledge of distributed systems, microservices, middleware technologies, and enterprise application architectures.\nExperience presenting technical recommendations to senior leadership and business stakeholders.\nStrong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and mentoring skills.\nCore Technical Skills\nPerformance Engineering: Load Testing, Stress Testing, Scalability Testing, Endurance Testing, Volume Testing\n Performance Tools: LoadRunner Enterprise (LRE), Apache JMeter\nUI Performance Testing: Web Applications, Workload Modeling, User Simulation\nAPI Performance Testing: REST APIs, SOAP APIs, Throughput & Latency Analysis\nMessaging Systems: MQ, Messaging Middleware, Event-Driven Architectures\nBatch Processing: AutoSys, Batch Scheduling, Batch Runtime Optimization\nCapacity Engineering: Capacity Planning, Forecasting, Infrastructure Right-Sizing\nMonitoring & Observability: Dynatrace, Grafana, Prometheus, AppDynamics, Splunk\nInfrastructure Analysis: CPU, Memory, JVM, Network, Storage, Database Performance\nPerformance Architecture: Scalability Design, Reliability Engineering, Performance Governance\nRoot Cause Analysis: Bottleneck Identification, Problem Resolution, Optimization Strategies\nDevOps & Automation: CI/CD Integration, Performance Automation, Release Validation\nMethodologies: Agile, Scrum, SDLC\nNice to Have\nExperience in Banking, Payments, Financial Services, or High-Volume Transaction Processing Environments.\nStrong knowledge of Java/JVM Performance Tuning.\nExperience with SQL Optimization and Database Performance Engineering.\nExperience with Linux/Unix administration, Shell Scripting, and Log Analysis.\nExposure to Cloud Performance Engineering across Azure, AWS, or GCP platforms.\nExperience working with SRE, Observability, and Reliability Engineering practices.\nKnowledge of Containerized and Kubernetes-based application performance testing.\nExperience supporting Digital Transformation and Cloud Migration programs.\nAbility to define enterprise performance governance and standards.\nStrong executive communication and stakeholder engagement skills.\nPreferred Experience Profile\n10-15+ years of Performance Engineering experience.\nProven experience leading enterprise-scale performance programs and teams.\nStrong expertise in LoadRunner Enterprise (LRE) and Apache JMeter.\nExperience in performance strategy, architecture reviews, and governance frameworks.\nStrong experience in UI, API, MQ, and Batch workload performance analysis.\nExpertise in capacity assessment, forecasting, scalability planning, and infrastructure optimization.\nExperience working with enterprise monitoring and observability platforms.\nStrong leadership, mentoring, and technical decision-making capabilities.\nExperience presenting performance findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.\nAbility to drive performance engineering initiatives from planning through production deployment.\nExpected Deliverables\nEnterprise Performance Strategy & Governance Framework\nPerformance Test Plans & Workload Models\nUI, API, MQ & Batch Performance Test Suites\nCapacity Assessment & Infrastructure Sizing Reports\nScalability & Performance Risk Assessments\nBottleneck Analysis & Optimization Recommendations\nProduction Readiness & Go-Live Sign-Off Reports\nPerformance Dashboards & Executive Reporting\nPerformance Engineering Standards & Best Practices\nStakeholder Presentations & Leadership Reviews\nAbout NTT DATA\nNTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.\nWhenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com, @nttdatafed.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us.\nNTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. 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