Sr. Performance Engineer

Position Summary

 As a Sr. Performance Engineer, you will be responsible for assessing and enhancing the performance, scalability, and site reliability of our software applications. You will design and execute performance tests, analyze performance metrics, and work closely with development and operations teams to optimize system performance.   

What is great about working for Foundation? Plenty! We have a fun, casual, yet hard-working culture that invests in our employees, promotes creativity, and delivers on our reputation. Would you like to work for a company that offers manicures and pedicures in the office? We do! How about massages, laundry service, monthly car washes, catered lunches Wednesdays and a monthly happy hour - we offer all this and more!

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Performance Testing: design, develop, and execute performance tests to evaluate system performance, scalability, and reliability under various conditions
• Test Planning: collaborate with stakeholders to define performance testing requirements and objectives based on application and system specifications.
• Performance Analysis: analyze test results, identify performance bottlenecks, and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Optimization: work with development and operations teams to optimize application performance, including tuning code, configurations, and infrastructure.
• Tool Management: utilize performance testing tools (e.g. JMeter, Azure Load Testing, Dynatrace, LoadRunner, Gatling) to create and execute performance tests. Evaluate and recommend tools and technologies to improve performance testing processes.
• Reporting: generate detailed performance reports and present findings to stakeholders. Provide insights into performance trends and areas for improvement.
• Collaboration: work closely with developers, QA teams, and system administrators to understand system architecture and integrate performance testing into the development and release cycles.
• Continuous Improvement: stay up to date on industry trends and best practices in performance testing and optimization. Contribute to the continuous improvement of performance testing strategies and processes;
• All other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in performance testing and engineering, with a proven track record of identifying and resolving performance issues in complex systems
• Proficiency with performance testing tools such as JMeter, Azure Load Testing, Dynatrace, LoadRunner, Gatling, or similar.
• Strong understanding of performance metrics (e.g., response time, throughput, latency) and how to interpret them.
• Experience with programming or scripting languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#) for test automation and performance scripting
• Knowledge of system architecture, including web servers, databases, and network infrastructure, and how they impact performance.
• Strong analytical skills to diagnose performance issues and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including development, operations, and QA teams.
• Proficiency in generating and presenting performance test reports to various stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices, and experience integrating performance testing into Agile sprints.

Other employee rewards include tickets to Cleveland sporting events, a variety of lunch and learns, and various employee-appreciation events throughout the year. Benefits include paid vacation, paid holidays, 401(k) with match, and tuition reimbursement, plus medical, eye and dental. Now offering discounts on pet, home, and auto insurance through Liberty Mutual!

Foundation is constantly recognized as one of Northeast Ohio's top workplaces. We are a 21-time winner of the NorthCoast 99 award, a multi-year winner of The Plain Dealer's Top Workplaces award, and have been recognized multiple years on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.

Let us start your future at Foundation!

Foundation Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer.