Software Development Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Facilitate the adoption and advancement of performance engineering methodologies across various applications and teams.

• Create, develop, and execute performance tests to detect bottlenecks and assess performance risks.

• Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Evaluate test results and offer recommendations to enhance application scalability, stability, and performance.

• Design and maintain performance testing scripts utilizing industry-standard tools.

• Oversee application performance and aid in identifying and addressing performance issues.

• Assist in capacity planning, performance tuning, and conducting root cause analysis.

• Contribute to the documentation of performance testing procedures, standards, and best practices.

• Keep updated with trends, tools, and technologies in performance engineering.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 4 years of engineering experience, including performance testing or performance engineering.

• More than 3 years of experience with performance testing tools like LoadRunner, JMeter, Gatling, or similar.

• At least 2 years of experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure and container technologies like Docker or Kubernetes.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience with programming or scripting languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.

• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools like AppDynamics, Dynatrace, New Relic, or Grafana.

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.

• Understanding of application architecture, databases, APIs, and networking basics.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Experience in healthcare IT or knowledge of healthcare applications and regulations such as HIPAA.

• Proven experience in supporting performance testing initiatives within complex enterprise environments.

• Awareness of modern performance engineering concepts, including observability and shift-left testing practices.

• Capability to convey technical findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Experience in Agile development settings.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (High School diploma + 4 years of relevant experience).

🏝️ Benefits

• CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program.

• Target award in the company’s equity award program.

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Paid time off.

• Retirement savings options.

• Wellness programs.

• Additional resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being.