Job Description / Requirements :
The Performance Engineer has to ensure that applications met the required performance, scalability, reliability, fault tolerance, and sizing recommendations of the AWS instances. Furthermore, they have to Perform CPU sampling, memory profiling, memory leak analysis, thread dump analysis, latency analysis, SQL / Non-SQL query response time analysis to identify performance bottlenecks, and monitoring 4 9's availability of production traffic.
Experience and Expertise :
- 6 Years of Experience in Performance Testing and Engineering.
Knowledge and Skills :
Proficiency in performance testing strategies, test case design, and execution using JMeter.Strong understanding of performance monitoring solutions and data analysis.Expertise in identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks, thread concurrency, and memory issues.Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI / CD pipelines, and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.Familiarity with APM tools (e.g., New Relic, AppDynamics, Data Dog).Understanding of distributed systems architecture, microservices, web protocols (HTTP / HTTPS), and caching mechanisms.Ability to balance performance enhancements with security considerations.Responsibilities and Tasks :
Plan, design, and execute performance testing strategies and test cases to assess system performance and scalability using JMeter.Implement performance monitoring solutions to collect and analyze data on system performance, including response times, resource utilization, and throughput.Identify performance bottlenecks and areas for improvement by analyzing system metrics, logs, and profiling tools.Collaborate with development teams to provide performance recommendations and work together to implement improvements in the codebase.Assess system scalability and develop strategies to accommodate growing user loads.Optimize application code, database queries, and server configurations to enhance performance.Analyze thread concurrency and synchronization issues, including deadlock and thread contention.Identify and diagnose memory leaks and excessive memory usage, utilizing memory profiling tools.Maintain detailed documentation of performance testing results, findings, and recommendations.Investigate and troubleshoot performance-related incidents and provide timely resolutions.Required Skills : Jmeter, Docker / Kubernetes, Performance testing
Background Check : Yes
Drug Screen : Yes
Notes :
Selling points for candidate :
Project Verification Info : "The information provided below is for Apex Systems AV use only and is not to be distributed publicly, or to any third party. Any distribution of the below information will result in corrective action from Apex Systems Vendor Management. MSA : Blanket Approval Received Client Letter : Will Provide"
Candidate must be your W2 Employee : Yes
Exclusive to Apex : No
Face to face interview required : No
Candidate must be local : No
Candidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship : : No
Interview times set : : No
Type of project : Testing
Master Job Title : Performance Tester / Eng
Branch Code : Denver
