Senior Software QA Performance Engineer

$85,000 - $110,000/Yr

Kforce - Rochester, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Rochester, MI

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior Software QA Performance Engineer will be responsible for analyzing the performance of existing software systems, identifying bottlenecks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance software development. This role involves defining performance metrics, developing testing plans, and implementing optimization strategies to enhance system scalability and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the performance of existing software systems and identify performance bottlenecks
• Define performance metrics and benchmarks to measure and track system performance
• Work closely with software developers and architects to design high-performance software systems
• Make architectural decisions that improve system scalability, efficiency, and reliability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business analysts, to understand requirements and ensure quality throughout the software development life cycle
• Develop and execute performance testing plans and scenarios to identify issues and weaknesses
• Utilize profiling tools and performance monitoring techniques to gather data for analysis
• Develop and implement performance optimization strategies, including code improvements, algorithm enhancements, and resource utilization
• Collaborate with development teams to resolve performance issues and provide guidance on best practices
• Diagnose issues and identify bottlenecks in the system for large data sets

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; Equivalent work experience may be considered
• Experience with cloud platforms like Azure and AWS is a big plus

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (ADD) insurance
• Paid time off for salaried personnel
• Paid sick leave for hourly employees on Service Contract Act projects