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Software Performance Engineer

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Launchpad, a people-first technology company, is a leader in North America´s rapidly growing tech sector. Through two solutions, Launchpad supports its clients with digital transformation:

  • PaasportTM, our iPaaS solution, streamlines software integration and automates workflows.
  • Nearshore Staff Augmentation, our managed IT staffing service, connects top IT talent across various geographical regions, bringing industry expertise to leading clients.

Based in Vancouver, Canada, our operational footprint spans across North and South America, with a second headquarters in Santiago, Chile.

In 2023, our unwavering dedication to innovation garnered recognition as a Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ Program Company. Our clientele boasts industry leaders such as Walmart, GM, TIME Magazine, Salesforce, Tableau, Splunk, Bolt.com, Freedom House, and more.

At Launchpad, we genuinely care about our people as individuals. If you are looking for a team that values growth, drive, and passion for your craft, if you’re seeking a place to achieve your goals and dreams with fairness and integrity, then we’d love to hear from you.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Software Performance Engineer with expertise in performance testing, optimization, and capacity planning. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing, executing, and analyzing performance tests while ensuring system scalability and reliability. This role requires proficiency in scripting, modern performance testing frameworks, and monitoring tools, as well as a strong understanding of cloud environments and containerized platforms.

Responsibilities:

  • Architect and optimize infrastructure platforms (Azure, Docker, Kubernetes) for scalability and reliability.
  • Implement CPU and memory limits for efficient resource utilization.
  • Analyze logs from garbage collection and thread dumps, identifying memory leaks using tools like Visual VM and GC Easy.
  • Tune databases by optimizing indexes and connection pools and reviewing database statements.
  • Design and execute performance, scalability, and load tests for complex systems.
  • Develop and maintain test scripts using JMeter and scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, Groovy, or Java).
  • Analyze performance test results, identify bottlenecks, and implement performance improvements.
  • Prepare custom dashboards and reports on environment health and availability.
  • Gather and monitor performance metrics using tools like Grafana, Kibana, and Elasticsearch.
  • Implement proactive monitoring and alerting mechanisms.
  • Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate performance tests into CI/CD pipelines and container-native workflows.
  • Maintain test environments leveraging Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Ensure systems meet performance and reliability requirements under expected load conditions.
  • Create comprehensive performance testing documentation, including test plans, scripts, and reports.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in performance testing and optimization.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, Groovy, or Java.
  • Hands-on experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, Dynatrace, Visual VM, New Relic, AppDynamics).
  • Expertise in monitoring tools like Grafana, Kibana, CloudWatch, and Elasticsearch.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Strong analytical skills to identify bottlenecks and optimize system performance.
  • Familiarity with Git/GitOps for code and release management.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills (english).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Azure and AWS cloud environments.
  • Knowledge of distributed tracing tools and performance profiling.
  • Familiarity with Kafka for event-driven architectures.
  • Understanding of database management and optimization for MySQL, SQL, and MongoDB.
  • Experience managing performance test environments in Kubernetes.

 

This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about optimizing software performance to ensure scalability, reliability, and efficiency.

Why work for Launchpad?

  • 100% remote
  • People first culture
  • Excellent compensation in US Dollars
  • Hardware setup for working from home
  • Work with global teams and prominent brands based in North America, Europe, and Asia
  • Training allowances
  • Personal time off (PTO) for vacations, study leave, personal time, etc.
  • ...and more!

At Launchpad, we genuinely care about our people as individuals. If you are looking for a team that values growth, drive, and passion for your craft, if you’re seeking a place to achieve your goals and dreams with fairness and integrity, then you are the future of Launchpad. Launchpad is committed to fostering a diverse and representative workforce and an inclusive work environment where all employees are respected and treated equally.

Are you ready to elevate your career at Launchpad? We want to hear your story! Contact us today.

 

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