Software Engineer [Multiple Positions Available]

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 133,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

On-site health and wellness centers

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial coaching

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Chicago is seeking a Senior Performance Test Engineer to develop and implement performance test frameworks for application services. You will plan, design, build, and execute performance test scenarios and scripts, integrating with CI/CD, release engineering, infrastructure, and cloud teams.

Responsibilities include gathering requirements, workload modeling, identifying bottlenecks via dumps, and delivering detailed plans and reports to technical teams and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree as specified with years of related experience.
• Experience translating performance requirements into test plans and criteria.
• Proficiency with JMeter, LoadRunner, and observability/CI/CD tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement performance test frameworks.
• Plan, design, build, and execute load test scenarios.
• Integrate performance testing with CI/CD, release engineering, and cloud teams.
• Identify performance bottlenecks via thread/heap dump analysis.
• Review artifacts and drive improvements in testing controls.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Test planning

Load testing

Performance analysis

JVM tuning

Observability

CI/CD collaboration

SLA alignment

Debug bottlenecks

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, CS, or related field

Master's degree in Computer Engineering, CS, or related field

Tools

JMeter

LoadRunner

Kubernetes

Docker

Grafana

Splunk

Git

Jenkins

Dynatrace

Datadog

Job description

DESCRIPTION:

Duties: Develop and implement performance test frameworks to verify application services. Plan, design, build, and execute performance test scenarios and scripts. Gather requirements, understand use cases, design performance plans, and analyze the performance of upcoming features. Design workload modeling. Integrate performance testing solutions with CI/CD, release engineering, infrastructure, cloud, and development teams. Review for continuous improvements in performance test engineering controls and review test artifacts on a regular basis. Identify performance bottlenecks using thread dump and heap dump analysis. Identify hidden problems and patterns in data and use the insights to drive improvements to coding hygiene and system architecture.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum education and experience required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field of study plus five (5) years of experience in the job offered or as Software Engineer, Technical Lead, Test Lead, or related occupation. The employer will alternatively accept a Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field of study plus three (3) years of experience in the job offered or as Software Engineer, Technical Lead, Test Lead, or related occupation.

Skills Required: This position requires experience with the following: Gathering performance requirements and translating them into test plans, parameterized scripts, and measurable success criteria aligned with SLAs; Designing, scripting, load generator configuration, test scheduling, execution monitoring, and detailed performance analysis using industry-standard tools including JMeter and LoadRunner; Optimizing enterprise Java applications including selecting and configuring appropriate application server and JVM settings aligned to workload and SLA requirements; Monitoring and analyzing application and infrastructure performance including configuring alerts, dashboards, and automated reporting using at least one of the following tools: Dynatrace, Datadog, or Grafana; Deploying and managing containerized applications in cloud-native performance testing environments utilizing Kubernetes and Docker; Designing and implementing observability solutions using log monitoring tools such as Grafana or Splunk, enabling proactive tracking of logs, metrics, and alerts for rapid detection and resolution of performance issues; Working with version control tools such as Git; Utilizing CI/CD tools such as Jenkins to automate build, test, and deployment processes; Creating and presenting detailed performance test plans and reports, communicating objectives, methodologies, findings, and recommendations to technical teams, project managers, and senior leadership.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. In addition, please visit: https://careers.jpmorgan.com/us/en/about-us.

Job Location: 10 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60603.

Full-Time. Salary: $133,300.00-$155,000.00 per year.

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQsfor more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.