What We Seek
We are looking for a Performance Engineer to join our team and optimize the performance of our web applications, database and APIs. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in both performance engineering and CI/CD pipeline maintenance. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing performance tests to ensure the optimal functioning of our software, as well as generating and analyzing performance metrics using tools like Locust, K6, JMeter, New Relic, and Grafana. Additionally, you will maintain and enhance our CI/CD pipeline in Jenkins, writing code for Jenkins pipelines and managing AWS resources with infrastructure-as-code tools like CloudFormation.
This position only accepts candidates currently residing in the United States.
What Your Day Will Look Like
- Design, implement, and maintain performance test scripts and scenarios using industry-standard tools.
- Set up, configure, and automate performance environments, including test data creation, focusing on efficient resource utilization and cost management, ensuring automated spin-up and shutdown processes.
- Execute various performance tests such as benchmark, load, stress, endurance, upper bound, and chaos tests.
- Monitor application logs to assess system behavior and performance.
- Conduct failover testing to ensure system resilience and reliability under different failure scenarios.
- Analyze system metrics (CPU utilization, memory usage, network usage, garbage collection, and database parameters) to verify application performance.
- Generate performance graphs, session reports, and other necessary documentation for validation and analysis.
- Identify bottlenecks from performance test results and provide actionable recommendations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance based on identified metrics.
- Create detailed reports and documentation highlighting test results, metrics, and improvement strategies.
- Set up and maintain SDLC workflows, pipelines, and CI/CD automation processes.
- Integrate performance testing into the CI/CD pipeline and advocate for best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
What Should Be In Your Bookbag
- Proficiency with industry-standard performance testing tools such as Locust, K6, JMeter, and New Relic.
- Strong skills in scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript) and familiarity with programming languages (e.g., Java, C#).
- Experience with CI/CD tools, particularly Jenkins, and the ability to write and maintain Jenkins pipelines.
- Proficiency in managing AWS resources using infrastructure-as-code tools like CloudFormation.
- Ability to monitor and analyze system behavior, including CPU utilization, memory usage, network usage, garbage collection, and database performance.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret performance test results and identify bottlenecks.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to generate comprehensive performance reports and documentation.
- Experience in setting up and configuring performance test environments, including test data creation.
- Knowledge of best practices for system performance optimization and the ability to implement them.
What Gives Us Purpose
Others teach what; we teach why. For over 25 years, Carnegie Learning has developed solutions that help students achieve Aha moments and set them up for long-term learning success. We’re driven to find new, better ways to support teachers and reach more students, so we put our leading cognitive science research and real-world insights into solutions for how students think, learn, and do their best. This is a key part of our commitment to helping teachers spark student curiosity. As a Carnegie Learning team member, you’ll work alongside a team of passionate individuals dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of students and educators.
What We Provide
What We Believe
We celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics, and perspectives that define each person's individuality. This fusion of perspectives enriches our collective knowledge, fosters innovation, and empowers us all. Together, we can collectively and more effectively address issues that face our business and industry.
If our commitment to building an inclusive workplace resonates with you, we invite you to join our mission and welcome you to apply with us. Carnegie Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.