Performance Engineer

Performance Engineer

The Role:

Cognizant is looking for an experienced Performance Engineer with expertise in DB performance tuning, application optimization, and performance monitoring tools. This role demands a deep technical understanding of databases, application architectures, and performance troubleshooting in SAP or similar packaged products.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of proven hands-on experience in Performance engineering with some exposure to SAP or similar packaged products/DBs
• Strong experience in DB Performance tuning and engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of performance-tuning SQL queries and stored procedures
• Experience in doing in-depth Root Cause Analysis to identify performance bottlenecks
• Proficient in one or more programming languages such as Python, Perl, ABAP, Java, and C++.
• Expertise in performance testing tools, including LoadRunner Enterprise, Apache JMeter, SoapUI, and Postman.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in data analysis, visualization, end-to-end performance evaluation, and root cause analysis.
• Experience working with service-oriented architecture (SOA) and RESTful APIs.
• Proficient in using application performance monitoring tools, such as Dynatrace and AppDynamics.
• Skilled in using various profiling tools to efficiently identify performance bottlenecks.

Good to have Skills:

• Expertise in performance assessment and optimization of complex applications built on the SAP HANA.
• Understanding of SAP BTP components such as API Management (APIM), SAP Integration Suite, Conversational AI (CAI), Data Intelligence (SAP DI), and AWS storage services.
• Expertise in application and database performance monitoring in SAP, HANA DB cockpit, and SAP BTP cockpit.
• Strong understanding of relational databases and in-memory databases.
• Solid understanding of Algorithms and Big-O notation.
• Experience with code management using Git.
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum software development methodologies.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) plan with contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer:

Salary, compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

What We Offer:

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

About Us: Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital.

Other Employment-Related Information: Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

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