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Lead Performance Engineer

We're looking for a Lead Performance Engineer candidate with experience in load testing tools (like JMeter, LoadRunner), to join our team in Toronto, Canada, Hybrid.

You will report to the Manager, Development

You will design and develop performance test scripts, execute performance tests, and analyze results to identify bottlenecks, performance issues, and areas for improvement.

Technology You'll Use

• SQL and NoSQL database platforms (Oracle, MongoDB, etc.)
• cloud-native microservices-based platforms, technologies, and stacks (Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, etc.).

Your Role Responsibilities? Here's What You'll Do

• Lead and manage the performance testing efforts, including planning, designing, and executing performance tests.
  • Develop performance test strategies and plans based on business requirements and high-level designs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand system requirements and identify performance testing needs.
  • Design and develop performance test scripts, execute performance tests, and analyze results to identify bottlenecks, performance issues, and areas for improvement.
  • Provide detailed performance test reports and recommendations for improvement to project stakeholders.
  • Actively collaborate with product management, development, and architecture teams to improve product performance.
  • Stay updated with the latest performance engineering tools, techniques, and best practices, and implement them in our process.
  • Identify and troubleshoot performance issues in production environments.
  • Collaborate with geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams in an agile environment.

What We'd Like to See

• You are technically strong and able to work with high productivity.
  • Accurately assess critical factors for success and mitigate risk on deliverables.
  • Proactively share technical knowledge and best practices with team members.
  • Articulate ideas and thoughts clearly and easily.
  • Interact well with team leaders, peers, junior staff, and other managers in various positions.

Role Essentials

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent technical degree.
• 6+ years of experience in performance engineering and benchmarking for Java enterprise applications.
• Hands-on experience with load testing tools (like JMeter, LoadRunner, Locust, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with automated performance testing and scripting (Python, Shell, etc.).
• Hands-on experience in profiling application flows using profiling tools (like JProfiler, JFR, etc.) and debugging distributed applications (open tracing, Elastic APM, Jaeger, etc.).
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL database platforms (Oracle, MongoDB, etc.) and search engines (like Elastic Search).
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native microservices-based platforms, technologies, and stacks (Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, etc.).
• Extensive experience in conducting and interpreting performance/stress volumes to pinpoint bottlenecks in the system.

• BA/BS or equivalent educational background, we will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Supervises Operational Duties of Staff

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant professional experience

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and wellness benefits (Paid parental leave, adoption benefits, life insurance, disability insurance and 401k plan or international pension/retirement plans
• Flexible time-off policy and hybrid working practices
• Equity opportunities and an employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
• Comprehensive Mental Health and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefit

We're guided by our DATA values and we are passionate about building and delivering solutions that accelerate data innovations. At Informatica, we know diversity drives innovation. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination, one where all employees are treated with dignity.

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