Performance Architect/Diagnostic Engineering Architect

Company Summary

• Defining the strategy for enabling performance diagnostics and monitoring through the use of an Application Performance Management (APM) tool like Dynatrace One Agent, other monitoring tools, and diagnostic techniques.
• Identifying, evaluating, and recommending monitoring tools and diagnostic techniques relevant to the application architecture.
• Recommend instrumenting applications to enable performance diagnostics and monitoring Collaborating with Performance Engineering leads and project teams to review and refine application NFRs, SLAs, & KPIs to create acceptance criteria and performance budgets necessary to measure, validate, and improve performance.
• Early engagement with development teams to push shift left performance engineering during all phases of the SDLC.
• Profiling application performance and suggest tuning opportunities across the application stack
• Documenting performance findings and recommendations.
• Leverage Splunk to develop dashboards and reports providing visibility into the performance.
• Hands on experience with Load testing tools like LoadRunner, Jmeter, VisualVM, Jprofiler, Dot profiler
• A good understanding of cloud technologies and patterns.
• Ensure architectural adherence through blueprint and design reviews.
• Adopt and communicate new concepts, ideas, techniques, best practices and technology assistance.
• Perform project level design, debug and performance analysis.
• Provide architectural strategy and subject matter expertise in the following areas (dependent on knowledge and expertise):
  • Development platforms (.NET, J2EE, COM, COBOL, CICS, IMS).
  • User and B2B Interfaces.
  • Web Service design.
  • Application Integration.
  • Business Intelligence, Data Warehouse, ETL, RDBMS.
  • Middleware technologies.
  • Document Composition and Forms technologies.
  • Document, Imaging and Web Content Management.
  • Print technology support.
  • Transaction design (OLTP, Batch, etc.).
  • Component Based Design.
  • Operating Systems.
  • Office/Productivity Suites.
  • ERP Systems.
  • Performance Engineering.
  • Networks, Telephony.
  • WEB Technologies.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of technology related experience required.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• 2 years of product/project management and/or Software Development Life Cycle preferred.

• Technical Knowledge:
• Has master level knowledge of multiple programming disciplines and a thorough understanding of the business that the assigned projects are supporting.
• Uses this understanding of the business and systems environment to develop appropriate and timely solutions to daily issues.
• Has conceptual knowledge of varying technologies and the ability to make decisions based on that knowledge.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making:
• Demonstrates sound analytic and diagnostic skills dealing with issues that are loosely defined and/or where information is available but must be further manipulated.
• Once decisions are made, is able to follow and direct action to implement intended results.
• Breaks a problem down to manageable pieces and implements effective, timely solutions.
• Openly and directly confronts conflict until resolved. Knows how to execute to get things done.
• Able to perform credible analyses.
• Uses sound judgment and reasoning to draw conclusions leading to the selection of the best solution from a review of the alternatives.
• Effectively assesses short-term implications of decisions and understands the impact on the department and business unit(s) supported.
• Team Orientation:
• Builds relationships with peers and other departments to achieve objectives, to work as one team and to secure necessary resources not under his/her personal control.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
• Gives and welcomes feedback.
• Puts success of team above own interest.
• Self-Management:
• Supports a distinct business unit or several smaller functions.
• Responsibilities are assigned with some latitude for setting priorities and decision-making using established policies and procedures.
• Results are reviewed with next level manager for clarification and direction before proceeding
• Commitment to Quality Result:
• Creates an atmosphere where business partner's issues are dealt with professionally, and in a timely manner.
• Suggests solutions that make sense and optimize the value of assigned projects.
• Communicates openly and effectively in a manner consistent with the audience.
• Recognizes the importance of superior quality in providing a competitive edge.
• Ensures that reports are precise, timely and accurate.
• Planning and Project Management:
• Works with the project manager/manager in identifying those project tasks that are most important, establishes clear priorities and understands the larger picture.
• Anticipates and effectively responds to changes in workload and resources
• Financial Awareness:
• Understands, has input to the budget process, and shares responsibility for cost-effective expense control of assigned projects.
• Is responsible for important and confidential information.