Software Performance Engineer

Job Title: Performance Engineer 

Job Description: 

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Performance Engineer to join our team and work alongside our Senior Software Performance Engineer and reporting to the Sr. Manager of Quality Engineering. In this role, you will assist in implementing performance engineering tasks, including performance testing, monitoring, and optimization for enterprise-grade applications. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to performance best practices, and grow your expertise in performance engineering under the guidance of senior experts. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Performance Testing 

• Develop and execute performance test scripts and scenarios for load, stress, scalability, and endurance testing. 

• Collect and analyze performance data to identify potential bottlenecks and areas for improvement. 

• Maintain and enhance performance testing frameworks, tools, and environments. 

• Monitoring and Diagnostics 

• Set up and use application and system monitoring tools (e.g., Dynatrace, AppDynamics, New Relic) to capture performance metrics. 

• Assist in diagnosing performance issues across application, database, and infrastructure layers. 

• Provide detailed reports and collaborate with the team to implement performance tuning recommendations. 

• Collaboration and Implementation 

• Work closely with the Senior Performance Engineer to implement performance testing strategies and recommendations. 

• Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to ensure performance considerations are incorporated early in the development lifecycle. 

• Contribute to root cause analysis for performance-related issues in pre-production and production environments. 

• Automation and Continuous Integration 

• Automate performance testing in CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous monitoring of application performance. 

• Write scripts or use tools to simulate real-world user traffic and test application scalability. 

• Maintain performance test assets in source control and integrate with DevOps workflows. 

Qualifications: 

• Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 

• 3-5 years of experience in performance testing and engineering for enterprise applications. 

• Technical Skills 

• Hands-on experience with performance testing tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, or similar. 

• Familiarity with monitoring and APM tools (e.g., Dynatrace, AppDynamics, or New Relic). 

• Basic understanding of Java/.NET application performance and optimization techniques. 

• Knowledge of Kubernetes and containerized applications (e.g., Docker) is a strong plus. 

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and source control tools like Git. 

• Understanding of databases and ability to identify performance issues related to queries and indexing. 

• Soft Skills 

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills. 

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. 

• Effective communication skills to report findings and provide recommendations. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP). 

• Basic understanding of microservices architecture and APIs. 

• Exposure to observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Elasticsearch. 

• Knowledge of scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell for test automation. 

Why Join Us? 

• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment where you can develop and enhance your performance engineering skills. 

• Gain hands-on experience with enterprise-grade applications and modern technologies. 

• Learn from senior experts and contribute to impactful projects that drive system scalability and reliability.