Performance Engineer

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Locations

Toronto, ON, Canada

Experience Level

Entry

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Mid

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Expert

Desired Skills

AWS

Docker

Git

Java

Linux/Unix

MySQL

Redshift

Python

Requirements

3+ years of experience in Performance Engineering and Benchmarking
Proficiency with Java, MySQL, and scripting tools such as Python and Shell scripting
Extensive hands-on experience with performance engineering, including the use of JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar tools, as well as profiling tools
Ability to find the root cause of performance bottlenecks with profiling tools
Expert in distributed computing systems and stack
Comfortable with Linux, Docker, AWS, GIT, in terms of both tools and systems administration
We are looking for strong mentors with a proven record of making your team better

Responsibilities

Define, develop and achieve performance/scalability benchmarks for Veeva products
Efficiently work with various performance measurement and profiling tools such as Yourkit and JMeter to identify performance and concurrency bottlenecks
Collaborate with members of the Engineering team to solve performance problems
Monitor production performance and investigate issues
Develop tools to automate performance monitoring

Desired Qualifications

Understanding of modern database systems such as Redshift and search tools such as SOLR

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 in our Toronto office - it’s up to you.

The Role

At Veeva, each software release is highly scrutinized to meet the demands of our customers. As a Performance Engineer, you’ll have a key role in our product’s success. You will work with developers to test and optimize Veeva’s software prior to its release and monitor and troubleshoot performance issues in production. You will work with product management to get direct exposure to the usage patterns we strive to satisfy. This is a technical and hands-on role for someone who is adept at gathering and analyzing performance data and finding the root cause of performance bottlenecks.

What You’ll Do

Define, develop and achieve performance/scalability benchmarks for Veeva products
Efficiently work with various performance measurement and profiling tools such as Yourkit and JMeter to identify performance and concurrency bottlenecks
Collaborate with members of the Engineering team to solve performance problems
Monitor production performance and investigate issues
Develop tools to automate performance monitoring

Requirements

3+ years of experience in Performance Engineering and Benchmarking
Proficiency with Java, MySQL, and scripting tools such as Python and Shell scripting
Extensive hands-on experience with performance engineering, including the use of JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar tools, as well as profiling tools
Ability to find the root cause of performance bottlenecks with profiling tools
Expert in distributed computing systems and stack
Comfortable with Linux, Docker, AWS, GIT, in terms of both tools and systems administration
We are looking for strong mentors with a proven record of making your team better

Learn More

Nice to Have

Understanding of modern database systems such as Redshift and search tools such as SOLR

Perks & Benefits

Allocations for continuous learning & development
Annual budget to donate to the non-profit of your choice
Health & wellness programs

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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