Performance Engineer II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Identify low to moderate priority performance issues within a complex application environment, including debugging errors and analyzing logs and stack traces.

• Collaborate with various divisions (support, sales engineering, etc.) to remain informed about Ignition's performance and gather insights on common customer setups across diverse industries.

• Debug multiple areas of the technology stack (Web Browser, Java applications, Mobile applications) to assess resource utilization.

• Leverage tools like Wireshark for traffic filtering and packet analysis to resolve network-related performance challenges.

• Employ quick application development and infrastructure deployment tools (Docker, Vagrant, Terraform) to replicate various production environments.

• Establish and query SQL databases (MS SQL Server, MySQL) to evaluate data integrity and query efficiency.

• Demonstrate a solid proficiency in relevant Ignition product areas while thoroughly testing all components.

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the company, our primary software product (Ignition), and our client base.

• Work alongside Developers, Product Managers, and QA Generalists to clarify requirements and provide feedback on functionality, usability, and performance.

• Identify, document, and track defects using issue tracking tools, ensuring effective communication and resolution processes.

• Stay abreast of industry trends, tools, and technologies to continually enhance testing methodologies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or a minimum of 4 years of experience in a related field.

• At least 2+ years of experience in a test automation engineering role with a focus on performance testing.

• Performance testing experience in various areas:

• Proficiency in tools such as JMeter, K6, or Gatling.

• Familiarity with APM tools like Grafana/Prometheus.

• Strong understanding of HTTP/HTTPS protocols and REST APIs.

• Good programming knowledge and proficiency in at least one language, including an understanding of functions, conditional statements, and basic object-oriented concepts (Python, Java/JavaScript, C++).

• Excellent troubleshooting abilities within a complex application environment, including debugging errors, identifying performance issues, analyzing logs and stack traces, and establishing reproducible steps for issues.

• Experience coding in at least one modern IDE (Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm).

• Familiarity with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and its various phases.

• Proficient in source control management systems, such as Git, including common practices (cloning and checking out repositories and specific branches, committing changes, and resolving merge conflicts).

• Experience in setting up and querying SQL databases (MS SQL Server, MySQL, or similar).

• Knowledge of Windows, Linux (Ubuntu), and macOS platforms, including command line operations and debugging applications running as a service.

• Experience deploying applications using virtualization software (VMWare, Docker Desktop, Kubernetes), including creating images, debugging running containers, and managing persistent data (volumes).

• Familiarity with bug tracking systems and the ability to write comprehensive bug reports.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% Employee-Covered Health Care: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost.

• Paid Time Off: Benefit from paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

• 401k with Match: Plan for your future with our company-matching 401k program.

• World-Class Headquarters: Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages while on-site, and challenge a colleague to a game of pool, table tennis, shuffleboard, or foosball.

• Adjacent Nature Reserve: On-site employees can experience stunning views and exciting adventures that motivate and inspire.