Performance Analysis and Optimization Expert

Stella Contracting, Inc.; Durham (NC); Remote; USD 93,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contracting company is seeking a highly analytical Performance Analysis and Optimization Expert to join its remote team. The role involves detailed performance analysis of systems, optimizing both software and hardware components, and requires strong technical expertise and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in performance tuning.
• Deep understanding of systems performance and architecture.
• Experience with performance tools and monitoring platforms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed performance profiling and analysis.
• Identify bottlenecks in system performance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Scripting

Programming

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science

Engineering degree

Tools

perf

VTune

Valgrind

JMeter

Prometheus

Job description

Performance Analysis and Optimization Expert

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We are looking for a highly analytical and technically proficient Performance Analysis and Optimization Expert to join our team remotely. In this role, you will be responsible for profiling systems, identifying performance bottlenecks, and implementing optimizations across software, hardware, or cloud platforms. You will work closely with development, architecture, and DevOps teams to improve efficiency, scalability, and responsiveness of mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct detailed performance profiling and analysis of applications and systems

Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in CPU, memory, I/O, network, or database usage

Recommend and implement tuning, configuration, or architectural improvements

Use tools such as perf, VTune, Valgrind, JMeter, Prometheus, and custom profilers

Collaborate with software engineers, SREs, and architects to ensure optimal performance

Create documentation and reports detailing analysis findings and optimization strategies

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

2+ years of hands-on experience in performance tuning and system optimization

Deep understanding of low-level systems performance, software architecture, and multithreading

Experience with performance tools and monitoring platforms

Strong scripting and programming skills (e.g., Python, C/C++, Java, Bash)

Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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