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Performance Engineer

  • Toronto, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 18, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Senior · 5+ years
Apply by
Mar 14, 2027
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Mid-Senior level
Application method
Direct apply is available

Job summary

Lead large-scale performance testing and engineering engagements, focusing on NFR gathering and root cause analysis. Develop custom scripts and utilize APM tools to diagnose system utilization and optimize distributed systems.

Job details

7+ years of hands-on experience in performance testing & engineering using JMeter and APM tools (Prometheus, Dynatrace, Datadog) Excellent understanding of concepts like NFR gathering, Workload modelling, Root Cause Analysis of performance problems Track record of leading successful large-scale engagements with end-to-end Performance testing/engineering experience Proficiency in various scripting techniques, develop custom codes for enhancing and customizing performance testing scripts and scenarios using JMeter Demonstrate excellent Linux fundamentals and solid understanding of diagnosing system utilization Experience working with Agile methodologies Possess excellent documentation and communication skills, with the ability to influence others Experience working with large scale distributed systems & large data volumes Experience With Some Of The Following Technologies And Services Cloud based Infrastructure as a Service (especially Azure) Container based service schedulers (e.g., Docker, ECS, Kubernetes, etc.) MySQL, Java, Python Log management tools (Splunk) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnoseperformance issues and propose effective solutions Experience with Chaos Engineering & Observability is nice to have to transition towards an SRE role Able to define data strategy and collaborate with the Test Data Management team to generate on-demand data Expertise in adopting in-house client-side performance testing tools like UX Engine to measure end user experience, wherever applicable Experience in developing virtual services using Mountebank to remove backend/third-party dependencies Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and technology/business stakeholders What are the top 3 skills required for this role? JMeter Dynatrace Performance Engineering

What you’ll do

Lead large-scale performance testing and engineering engagements, focusing on NFR gathering and root cause analysis. Develop custom scripts and utilize APM tools to diagnose system utilization and optimize distributed systems.

Requirements

Requires over 7 years of experience in performance testing with proficiency in JMeter and various APM tools. Candidates should have strong Linux fundamentals and experience with cloud infrastructure, containers, and Agile methodologies.

Listed skills

  • Microsoft Azure · Preferred
  • Kubernetes · Preferred
  • MySQL · Preferred
  • Splunk · Preferred
  • Docker · Preferred
  • Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
  • Linux · Preferred
  • Java · Preferred
  • Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Performance Engineering
  • JMeter
  • Dynatrace
  • Prometheus
  • Datadog
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Workload Modelling
  • Linux
  • Azure
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • MySQL
  • Java
  • Python
  • Splunk
  • Chaos Engineering

Job areas

  • Engineering
  • Software
  • Technology
  • Consulting
  • Data & Analytics

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