Associate Performance Engineer @ Veeva Systems

Associate Performance Engineer

Posted on 2/3/2023

INACTIVE

Locations

Toronto, ON, Canada

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Agile

Data Structures & Algorithms

JIRA

Java

Python

Requirements

Strong computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design)
Programming knowledge in Java or Python
Desire to work in enterprise software
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Physics with a 3.3 GPA or higher
Don't have a university degree? That's OK if you have the equivalent skills gained through work experience or disciplined self-study

Responsibilities

Test new features pre-production to make sure they will scale and perform
Collaborate with Vault team members in Product Management, Engineering Management and Quality Assurance to help design and develop performance tests
Implement and execute load tests in JMeter
Use and update Python scripts for managing test systems
Work with Senior Performance Engineers to profile code and identify bottlenecks
Understand the cloud architecture and performance requirements for resources like CPU, Network, I/O, Memory, etc. across all Services
Adopt the latest Observability tools to discover and address 'unknown unknowns'

Desired Qualifications

Experience with load testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner
Understanding of Java application profiling and analyzing heap and thread dumps
Working knowledge of Agile methodologies
Familiarity with Jira or other bug tracking tools

Veeva [NYSE: VEEV] is the leader in cloud-based software for the global life sciences industry. Committed to innovation, product excellence, and customer success, our customers range from the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies to emerging biotechs. Veeva’s software helps our customers bring medicines and therapies to patients faster.

We are the first public company to become a Public Benefit Corporation. As a PBC, we are committed to making the industries we serve more productive, and we are committed to creating high-quality employment opportunities.

Veeva is a Work Anywhere company which means that you can choose to work in the environment that works best for you - on any given day. Whether you choose to work remotely from home or work in an office - it’s up to you.

The Role

The Vault Performance Engineering Team works within the Vault Development Team and participates in all phases of the software development life cycle.

What You’ll Do

Test new features pre-production to make sure they will scale and perform
Collaborate with Vault team members in Product Management, Engineering Management and Quality Assurance to help design and develop performance tests
Implement and execute load tests in JMeter
Use and update Python scripts for managing test systems
Work with Senior Performance Engineers to profile code and identify bottlenecks
Understand the cloud architecture and performance requirements for resources like CPU, Network, I/O, Memory, etc. across all Services
Adopt the latest Observability tools to discover and address ‘unknown unknowns’

Requirements

Strong computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design)
Programming knowledge in Java or Python
Desire to work in enterprise software
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Physics with a 3.3 GPA or higher
Don’t have a university degree? That’s OK if you have the equivalent skills gained through work experience or disciplined self-study

Nice To Have

Experience with load testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner
Understanding of Java application profiling and analyzing heap and thread dumps
Working knowledge of Agile methodologies
Familiarity with Jira or other bug tracking tools

At time of application, please make sure to attach the most updated version of your academic transcript, if applicable.

Veeva’s headquarters is located in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in more than 15 countries around the world.

Veeva is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need when applying for a role or in our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]

1,001-5,000 employees

Website

Cloud computing services for pharmaceutical companies.

Company Overview

Veep's mission is to help R&D, quality, and regulatory teams eliminate inefficiencies and bring high-quality, safe, sustainable products to market without compromising quality. The company builds cloud-based tools for pharmaceutical research.

Benefits

Parental leave
PTO
Free food
Health, dental, & vision insurance
Gym membership reimbursement

Company Core Values

Do the Right Thing
Customer Success
Employee Success
Speed