Principal Test Performance Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in need of a Principal Test Performance Engineer in Boston, MA.

Duties Include:
* Developing JMS/IBM-MQ/Kafka messaging system
* Complete performance analysis of distributed platforms including Linux, Windows, AWS
* Perform advanced statistical and analytical modeling
* Data exploration, analysis and presentation
* Time series analysis and forecasting
* Key Performance and Volume metrics relationship modeling

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline with Masters or equivalent experience
* Minimum of 7 years of related experience
* Minimum of 4 years of experience developing n-tier, J2EE software applications
* Minimum of 4 years of experience working in Unix or Linux environments
* Minimum of 6 years of experience in performance engineering (analysis, testing, and tuning)
* Experience developing tools with JMS/IBM-MQ/Kafka messaging system
* Expertise in performance analysis of distributed platforms including Linux, Windows, AWS
* Containers and VMware (tools: TeamQuest, OMi, CloudWatch, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Splunk)
* Substantial knowledge of the functionality and performance aspects of the above computing platforms
* Experience in advanced statistical and analytical modeling
* Excellent analytical skills including: Data exploration, analysis and presentation utilizing descriptive statistics and graphical techniques; Time series analysis and forecasting
* Key Performance and Volume metrics relationship modeling
* Understanding of queuing networks modeling and simulation modeling concepts and experience with one of the industry standard analytic modeling tools TeamQuest, Metron-Athenee, HyPerformix, and BMC
* Experience in scripting
* Understanding of RESTful web service, JSON, and XML
* Experience in Relational Databases, preferably Oracle
* Experience working with AWS services (Kinesis, Elastic Beanstalk, CloudWatch, Lambda, etc.)
* Experience with CI/CD pipeline implementations, including testing, using Jenkins or similar tool
* Expert MS Office skills. Effective use of Excel statistical functions and advanced Power Point presentation skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Experience working with Agile teams (preferably scrum)
* In-depth knowledge of the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC)
* Experience in the financial services industry

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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