Performance Specialist

Description

Job Duties (include but not limited to) Research and identify design / architecture / code issues in our products before they are released to customers. Actively participate in the resolution of those issues.Design and maintain performance and scalability test suites based on product specificationsSetup, optimize and tune product on Windows and Unix environmentsSupport performance optimizations effortsWrite tech notes for internal as well as customer useProvide guidance on sizing and capacity planning of the product in various environmentsDocument methodologies, best configurations and practices, tools, etc.Oversee and participate in the tracking of issues logged internally and by customers Job Requirements Minimum Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Science (Master's degree a plus)Strong verbal and written communication skillsStrong analytical skillsProcess oriented and ability to pay close attention to detailsAbility to work well in teamsExperience in the following areas will be helpful Unix and NT operating systemsHTTP and application serversDatabasesNetwork applications and equipmentTest design and problem solvingQuality EngineeringStress test tools (Loadrunner/Silkperformer)Knowledge of basic programming (e.g. Java, XML, HTML, ASP, VB, C++)