Java Performance Engineer (AppDynamics & LoadRunner)

Cognizant; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant in Riyadh is seeking a Technology Specialist to design, monitor and enhance enterprise Java applications using AppDynamics and LoadRunner, focusing on end-to-end performance, proactive issue detection and continuous optimization.

You will collaborate with engineering and operations teams in a day-based office, implement monitoring automation, analyze metrics, run performance tests and translate non-functional requirements into measurable performance goals.

Qualifications

• Exhibit strong hands on proficiency in App dynamics configuration dashboard creation and alert tuning for complex multi tier Java applications
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Java including memory management threading and optimization techniques that are critical for high throughput systems
• Apply solid experience with Loadrunner to design meaningful performance scenarios interpret results and recommend tuning strategies for applications and infrastructure
• Utilize practical understanding of relational databases and query optimization to interpret performance insights and collaborate effectively with database specialists
• Employ sound experience in working with modern build and deployment pipelines to integrate performance checks into continuous delivery practices
• Show proven ability to work in a structured office based environment following day shifts while collaborating effectively with cross functional peers on shared goals
• Display strong communication and documentation capabilities to explain complex performance findings in simple terms and support informed decision making by stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust Java based application components that align with enterprise architecture standards and support scalable business solutions
• Configure and maintain App dynamics monitoring to track key performance indicators and provide clear visibility into the health of critical applications
• Analyze performance metrics from App dynamics to identify bottlenecks and propose targeted optimization strategies that improve response times and stability
• Develop and execute performance test scripts in Loadrunner to validate application behavior under various workload patterns and forecast capacity needs
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to troubleshoot complex performance issues and drive timely resolution of incidents affecting business services
• Document performance baselines and create detailed runbooks that guide teams on standard operating procedures and performance tuning practices
• Coordinate with quality engineering teams to integrate performance testing into the software delivery lifecycle and ensure performance defects are identified early
• Review application code with a focus on performance best practices in Java and provide constructive feedback that reduces technical debt and future risk
• Implement automation around monitoring alerts and reporting so that recurring issues are quickly surfaced and addressed with minimal manual intervention
• Participate in incident review sessions to analyze root causes and define corrective actions that prevent repeat performance degradations across environments
• Engage with product and business stakeholders to translate non functional requirements into measurable performance goals and service level indicators
• Prepare clear performance reports and dashboards that communicate trends risks and achievements to technical and non technical partners in a concise manner
• Adhere to organizational policies on security compliance and quality to ensure that all performance improvements support a safe and reliable digital experience for end users

Skills

Java memory management

Threading

Database optimization

CI/CD pipelines

Communication

Documentation

Education

AppDynamics Certified Performance Analyst

Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer

Tools

AppDynamics

LoadRunner

Job description

Cognizant in Riyadh is seeking a Technology Specialist to design, monitor and enhance enterprise Java applications using AppDynamics and LoadRunner, focusing on end-to-end performance, proactive issue detection and continuous optimization.

You will collaborate with engineering and operations teams in a day-based office, implement monitoring automation, analyze metrics, run performance tests and translate non-functional requirements into measurable performance goals.