Performance Engineer

Position: Performance Engineer

Location: Toronto – HybridSkills:JMeterDynatracePerformance Engineering

Job Description

Hands-on experience in performance testing & engineering using JMeter and APM tools (Prometheus, Dynatrace, Datadog)Excellent understanding of concepts like NFR gathering, Workload modelling, Root Cause Analysis of performance problemsTrack record of leading successful large-scale engagements with end-to-end Performance testing/engineering experienceProficiency in various scripting techniques, develop custom codes for enhancing and customizing performance testing scripts and scenarios using JMeterDemonstrate excellent Linux fundamentals and solid understanding of diagnosing system utilizationExperience working with Agile methodologiesPossess excellent documentation and communication skills, with the ability to influence othersExperience working with large scale distributed systems & large data volumesExperience with some of the following technologies and services:Cloud based Infrastructure as a Service (especially Azure)Container based service schedulers (e.g., Docker, ECS, Kubernetes, etc.)MySQL, Java, PythonLog management tools (Splunk)Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose performance issues and propose effective solutionsExperience with Chaos Engineering & Observability is nice to have to transition towards an SRE roleAble to define data strategy and collaborate with the Test Data Management team to generate on-demand dataExpertise in adopting in-house client-side performance testing tools like UX Engine to measure end user experience, wherever applicableExperience in developing virtual services using Mountebank to remove backend/third-party dependenciesExcellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and technology/business stakeholdersRegardsPatrick FernandezTalent Acquisition Group - Strategic Recruitment Manager