Senior Performance Engineer - I

FourKites is the #1 supply chain visibility platform in the world, extending visibility beyond transportation into yards, warehouses, stores and beyond.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
3+ years of experience
Logistics
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Description For Senior Performance Engineer - I

FourKites, the #1 supply chain visibility platform globally, is seeking a Senior Performance Engineer to join their team. This role involves tackling complex challenges with real-world impacts, improving the performance and quality of business software, and establishing continuous testing processes. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of experience in performance testing activities and be able to quickly analyze application performance, identify bottlenecks, and resolve software inefficiencies.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Collaborating and executing performance testing activities as an SME
  • Preparing and executing performance test scripts for various types of testing
  • Developing and implementing performance testing strategies
  • Analyzing metrics and providing improvement recommendations
  • Building and maintaining a Performance Testing Suite

Required skills:

  • Proficiency in Performance Testing Strategy
  • Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills
  • Experience with load testing tools (e.g., Apache JMeter, SiteSpeed, LightHouse)
  • Familiarity with APM tools (e.g., NewRelic, Datadog)
  • Experience in front-end Web Page loading & rendering performance analysis
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms and containerization
  • SQL tuning and DB monitoring experience
  • Coding experience in Java, Python, or Ruby

FourKites offers competitive compensation, stock options, and outstanding benefits. The company culture values inclusivity, empathy, and curiosity. Employees enjoy flexible work arrangements, generous time off, and various wellness and professional development opportunities.

Join FourKites to be part of a team that's transforming global supply chains, making them more efficient, agile, and sustainable.

Last updated 7 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior Performance Engineer - I

  • Collaborate and execute performance testing activities
  • Prepare and execute performance test scripts
  • Develop and implement performance testing strategies
  • Conduct performance testing and validation
  • Analyze application and system performance metrics
  • Build and maintain a Performance Testing Suite

Requirements For Senior Performance Engineer - I

Java
Python
Ruby
PostgreSQL
MySQL
MongoDB
Cassandra
  • 3-4 years of experience in performance testing
  • Proficiency in Performance Testing Strategy
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Experience with load testing tools (Apache JMeter, SiteSpeed, LightHouse)
  • Experience with APM tools (NewRelic, Datadog)
  • Experience in front-end Web Page loading & rendering performance analysis
  • Experience in Cloud platforms and Containerisation
  • SQL tuning and DB monitoring experience
  • Coding Experience in Java, Python, or Ruby

Benefits For Senior Performance Engineer - I

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Medical benefits from day one
  • 36 PTO days (Sick, Casual, and Earned)
  • 5 recharge days
  • 2 volunteer days
  • Home Office setups and Technology reimbursement
  • Lifestyle & Family benefits
  • Annual Swags/ Festive Swags
  • Ongoing learning & development opportunities

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