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Original Job Post

CGI · 1 week ago

Software Performance Engineer

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$82K/yr - $143K/yr

8+ years exp

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Ashwini K Nagabhushana

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with the engineering team to define and implement performance test strategies for large-scale applications.

Design and execute performance tests for enterprise cloud-based distributed systems.

Analyze performance data and identify bottlenecks that impact scalability and user experience.

Work with developers to troubleshoot performance issues and recommend solutions for improvement.

Ensure applications are built with scalability in mind using cloud infrastructure like AWS.

Leverage expertise in performance testing tools like Dynatrace (or similar), Datadog, Splunk, and JMeter.

Integrate performance testing into the Agile software development lifecycle using CI/CD tools.

Qualification

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Performance TestingCloud SystemsDistributed SystemsInternet PrinciplesData AnalysisDynatraceDatadogSplunkJMeterStress TestingAWSMiddleware Java StackOracleMessaging TechnologiesWeb ContainersAgile Software DevelopmentContinuous IntegrationContinuous DeliveryAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunicationAdaptability

Required

8+ years of experience working with a large-scale engineering team defining and developing performance test strategies

Have experience with enterprise cloud enabled distributed systems.

Thorough understanding of distributed systems, Internet principles and statistical data analysis

Extensive experience with Dynatrace or similar, Datadog & Splunk, JMeter, Stress/Rush hour testing

Expert in defining fundamental design principles for building a scalable application on cloud infrastructure like AWS

Deep knowledge of middleware Java stack, Oracle, messaging technologies and web containers

Comfortable working in a fast-paced Agile software delivery environment, with exposure to continuous integration and continuous delivery tools.

Excellent analytical skills and extensive troubleshooting experience of performance throughput issues.

Ability to identify application bottleneck and assist engineers with improving application performance and reducing latency.

Benefits

Competitive base salaries

Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category

401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible members

Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans

Comprehensive insurance plans that include, among other benefits, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, out-of-county emergency coverage in all countries of employment

Back-up child care

Pet insurance

Member Assistance Program

529 college savings program

Personal financial management tool

Lifestyle management programs and more