Performance Engineer

Job Summary :

We are seeking a skilled and analytical Performance Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in performance analysis, diagnostics, and tuning using tools like heap/thread dump analysis, profiling, and SQL optimization. Proficiency in at least one programming language and solid database knowledge is required.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct in-depth performance analysis of applications and systems.

• Perform heap dump and thread dump analysis to identify memory leaks, deadlocks, or thread contention.

• Use profiling tools to detect bottlenecks in code and improve system performance.

• Collaborate with development teams to recommend and implement performance optimizations.

• Write and optimize complex Oracle SQL queries for high performance.

• Work closely with QA and DevOps teams to support performance test planning and execution.

• Document findings, performance baselines, and tuning strategies.

  Must-Have Skills :

• Strong experience in Heap Dump Analysis and Thread Dump Analysis.

• Proficiency in at least one programming language: Java, C++, or Python.

• Hands-on experience with Oracle SQL and query performance tuning.

• Knowledge of profiling tools such as JProfiler, VisualVM, YourKit, etc.

• Understanding of JVM internals and memory management (if Java is the main language).

• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

  Good to Have :

• Experience with load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).

• Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.