Sr. Performance Engineer-Dynatrace/Banking

BeachHead Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

BeachHead Inc. is seeking a Senior Performance Engineer to drive end-to-end performance testing for a major banking client.

You will develop and execute JMeter-based scripts and leverage Dynatrace for in-depth monitoring, defining workload models and simulating production-scale tests across enterprise systems. The role requires strong collaboration with developers, architects, and operations, plus the ability to analyze results, identify bottlenecks, and deliver actionable tuning recommendations

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with performance engineering across all lifecycle phases.
• Proficiency in JMeter for scripting and scenario creation.
• Strong expertise in Dynatrace for deep performance monitoring.
• Defined workload models and executing large-scale tests.
• Solid understanding of non-functional requirements and system architecture.
• Fine-tuned applications, databases, and infrastructure.
• Proven collaboration with developers, architects, and operations teams.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving with a focus on measurable improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute performance testing scripts using JMeter and other tools.
• Perform in-depth performance monitoring and analysis with Dynatrace.
• Define workload models and simulate production-like scenarios for large-scale performance tests.
• Analyze results and identify system bottlenecks for resolution.
• Understand non-functional requirements and system architecture to ensure comprehensive performance coverage.
• Fine-tune applications, databases, and infrastructure components for optimal performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze results, recommend optimizations, and improve overall system performance.
• Troubleshoot complex performance issues and provide actionable insights.
• Document performance test plans, results, and tuning recommendations.
• Stay current with performance engineering best practices and emerging tools.

Skills

Performance engineering

JMeter scripting

Dynatrace expertise

Workload modeling

NFR & architecture

Application fine-tuning

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Tools

JMeter

Dynatrace

Splunk

Datadog

Mountebank

Job description

Are you an experienced Performance Engineer ready to make an impact?

Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Sr. Performance Engineer-Dynatrace/Banking. This position involves extensive experience in end-to-end performance engineering, supporting critical projects across the enterprise.

Pay rate range (CAD): $66.04/hr - $79.24/hr

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute performance testing scripts using JMeter and other tools
• Perform in-depth performance monitoring and analysis with Dynatrace
• Define workload models and simulate production-like scenarios for large-scale performance tests
• Analyze results and identify system bottlenecks for resolution
• Understand non-functional requirements and system architecture to ensure comprehensive performance coverage
• Fine-tune applications, databases, and infrastructure components for optimal performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze results, recommend optimizations, and improve overall system performance
• Troubleshoot complex performance issues and provide actionable insights
• Document performance test plans, results, and tuning recommendations
• Stay current with performance engineering best practices and emerging tools

Desired Skill-Set

• Extensive experience with performance engineering across all phases of the lifecycle
• Proficiency in JMeter for scripting and scenario creation
• Strong expertise in Dynatrace for deep performance monitoring
• Skilled in defining workload models and executing large-scale tests
• Solid understanding of non-functional requirements and system architecture
• Ability to fine-tune applications, databases, and infrastructure
• Proven collaboration skills with developers, architects, and operations teams
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on measurable improvements

Nice to Have

• Experience with Splunk, Log Analysis, and Datadog
• Knowledge of Site Reliability Engineering practices, including Chaos Engineering and observability techniques
• Experience with test data strategies and virtualization using tools like Mountebank
• Familiarity with measuring and enhancing end-user performance experience

BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.