Senior Performance Analyst

Senior Performance Analyst

As a Senior Performance Analyst, you will play a crucial role in designing and executing performance tests. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and drive the resolution of issues. Your insights will help shape our technology landscape and prepare us for future growth.

If you are passionate about performance testing and eager to take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and execute performance tests and drive resolution of failures
• Create performance measurements such as requests per second, P95 and P99 response latency, query performance, concurrency, and system utilization
• Dig into Java code, databases, middleware, and vendor software to identify performance bottlenecks and resolve them 
• Improve the performance environment with your own code, automation, and external tools
• Utilize technical expertise to coach and develop junior engineers
• Deliver presentations to stakeholders sharing results and insights

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in performance testing
• Strong software engineering background with Java Spring Boot framework
• Experience debugging performance issues using APM tools (e.g., Dynatrace, Splunk, JProfiler, and JMH)
• Proficiency in optimizing database queries in PostgreSQL and Oracle
• Capability to write jMeter scripts and utilize load generation tools like BlazeMeter
• Background in the Payments industry, including familiarity with ISO 8583 messaging, the 4-party model, and payment applications
• Systematic problem-solving approach coupled with strong organizational and communication skills
• Self-motivation with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Capability to manage time and projects effectively, share knowledge with peers, and adapt to new learning opportunities
• Demonstrated appetite for innovation and adaptability to changing technologies, practices, and operational challenges

Nice to have

• Certifications in performance testing methodologies
• Experience with additional performance testing tools