Performance Engineer

Energy Innovation Corp; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Plus LLC in Minneapolis seeks a Performance Engineer skilled in PHP to help own and optimize distributed systems. You will leverage Terraform to manage infrastructure and collaborate with a cross-functional team.

Proficiency in Python and Vue.js complements your PHP work, while tuning Kafka queries and debugging issues keeps the system responsive for MN users. The role blends hands-on coding with release coordination.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Terraform experience.
• Proficient in PHP development.
• Hands-on with Python and Vue.js.
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Reduce cold-start times to improve service wake for MN users.
• Coordinate releases with stakeholders in Minneapolis and remote teams.
• Investigate, diagnose, and fix user and monitoring-tool bugs.
• Catch PHP regressions in staging before reaching Minneapolis users.
• Tune Kafka queries to prevent timeouts under load in MN databases.

Skills

PHP

Python

Vue.js

Terraform

Tools

Terraform

Job description

Ready to work on real distributed systems? Energy Plus LLC is adding a Performance Engineer skilled in PHP to the technology team. The Minneapolis role is less about the $82,000 - $114,000 and more about what 4 years of Terraform lets you own at Energy Plus LLC.

Key Responsibilities

• Cut Networking cold-start times so Energy Plus LLC functions wake before MN users notice
• Coordinate releases with stakeholders across Minneapolis, MN and remote teams
• Investigate, diagnose, and fix bugs reported by users and monitoring tools
• Catch the empowering PHP regression in staging before it ever reaches Minneapolis customers
• Tune Kafka queries until the MN database stops timing out under load

What You'll Bring

• A learner's pace that keeps up with shifting requirements
• Hands-on command of Python, with Vue.js as a close second
• A keen eye for quality and consistency in your output
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a mid-level capacity
• An instinct for prioritization when everything is labeled urgent
• 3 years that taught you which corners can be cut
• Detail-oriented approach with a commitment to accuracy

Joining Energy Plus LLC means joining a heads-down-and-happy group of professionals who push technology forward from Minneapolis. At Energy Plus LLC feedback has a short half-life, delivered close to the moment it can still help.

The package is honest: $82,000 - $114,000, a benefits plan that works, mentorship that lasts, and the flexibility to live in Minneapolis, MN.