Performance Engineer - APM/ Dynatrace @ St. Louis, MO - Permanent Role - Remote ONLY ON W2

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We are seeking a highly skilled Performance Engineer with expertise in Application Performance Management (APM) and Dynatrace to join our team at CBase Inc. This permanent remote position based in St. Louis, MO, will focus on optimizing application performance, identifying bottlenecks, and ensuring that our applications are meeting reliability and efficiency standards. The ideal candidate will leverage their knowledge of performance testing and monitoring tools to enhance user experience and contribute to the overall performance strategy.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain performance test plans and strategy based on application requirements.
• Utilize Dynatrace and other APM tools to monitor application performance, diagnose issues, and provide actionable insights.
• Analyze system performance metrics to identify areas of improvement and recommend optimization measures.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure adherence to performance best practices.
• Perform load testing and stress testing on various platforms to ensure robustness and scalability.
• Develop custom dashboards and reporting metrics to track performance trends over time.
• Provide training and guidance to team members on performance best practices and tool usage.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to drive performance initiatives and facilitate performance-focused discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in performance engineering or a similar role.
• Proficient in Dynatrace and other APM tools, with a strong understanding of their features and capabilities.
• Experience with performance testing frameworks and tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Familiarity with DevOps principles and cloud technologies is a plus.

Technologies & Tools

The Performance Engineer will primarily work with Dynatrace as the APM tool of choice, alongside other advanced performance testing tools such as JMeter and LoadRunner. Familiarity with CI/CD tools and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) will also be beneficial as part of our DevOps practices. Strong knowledge of scripting and automation tools will be essential for integrating performance testing into the software development life cycle.

Ideal Candidates

Ideal candidates for this position will exhibit not only technical proficiency but also a customer-centric mindset, prioritizing user experience and performance. They should possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate across teams and demonstrate tenacity in troubleshooting and resolving complex performance issues. A passion for innovation and continuous improvement, along with a proactive approach to problem analysis, will make for a successful Performance Engineer within our organization.