Performance and Observability Engineer

As a Performance and Observability Engineer , you will be part of a team using cutting edge cloud and data technologies. Join our team of professionals and accomplish what others only dream of.

What You'll Be Doing

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand system architecture, application design, and performance requirements.
• Design, develop, and implement effective performance testing strategies and methodologies for microservices-based applications.
• Utilize tools such as open telemetry, Dynatrace, Azure Monitor, and Azure Application Insights to monitor and analyze system performance, identifying areas for improvement.
• Create and maintain monitoring dashboards, alerts, and reports to provide real-time insights into application health and performance.

• Perform in-depth analysis of performance data, identifying trends and patterns, and making recommendations for optimization.
• Work closely with development teams to review code, architecture, and configurations, providing guidance on best practices for performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate performance testing and monitoring into the continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Identify and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, and other system issues across various layers of the application stack.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) of performance incidents, and contribute to post-incident reviews to prevent future occurrences.

Location and Travel Details

This is a remote position with occasional travel (if needed).

Profile of Success

• 3-5 years of proven experience in performance engineering and monitoring, with a focus on microservices-based applications.
• Strong proficiency in utilizing open telemetry, Dynatrace, Azure Monitor, and Azure Application Insights for performance monitoring and optimization.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, containerization, and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages ( bash , Python, PowerShell) to automate monitoring and testing processes.

• Experience with load testing tools ( LoadRunner - preferred ) and performance profiling tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose complex performance issues.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure, and their performance-related services.
• Proven track record of collaborating effectively in cross-functional teams and driving performance improvements.

Desirable Skills

• Relevant certifications in performance engineering, cloud technologies, or related areas.
• Experience with other monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic, etc.
• Knowledge of APM (Application Performance Monitoring) concepts and practices.

About AIS

AIS, Dedicated to Our People

AIS employees can spend their entire career at AIS doing challenging, rewarding work and reach their desired level of achievement and responsibility. We offer the opportunity to move up, without the obligation to move out of a position where one excels. We are committed to our employee's success; however, they define it.

It's our dedication to our employees that inspired our leadership to invest in our future and become partially employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).

Our employees are our greatest strength, and we do all that we can to serve them. We invest in technology as early adopters, allowing us to create transformative and innovative solutions for our customers while exposing our team to cutting edge technology.

We hire outstanding individuals who are committed to curiosity, passionate about emerging technology, and who are excited to find innovative solutions for the biggest tech challenges facing international brands and government agencies today.

We Invest in Individuals Committed to Innovation

AIS is seeking professionals of a certain character and level of excellence. People that we can learn from and that we can help grow to achieve their personal career goals.

We are looking for:

• Smart people with a passion for technology
• Strong technical capabilities with a consultancy mindset
• Close involvement with local technical communities
• A willingness to think outside of the box to provide innovative solutions to clients
• Ability to solve challenging technical business problems
• Self-directed professionals

Our Core Values

• Client Success
• C ontinued Learning and Technical Excellence
• Strong Client Relationships
• Citizenship and Community

EEO Statement

Applied Information Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business need.