We're looking for a talented Software Performance Engineer, who will play a crucial role in ensuring the performance, scalability, and reliability of our software applications. You will be expected to work autonomously, drive initiatives, and consistently meet high performance standards. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, execute, and analyze performance tests, identify performance bottlenecks, and recommend optimizations to enhance user experience.
This is a hybrid position based in Prague, Czech Republic.
Performance Engineers at Collibra are responsible for- Perform Performance Engineering activities for critical projects and application by designing and executing comprehensive performance test strategies and plans across the full software and hardware stack, ensuring objectives align with business requirements and scale targets.
- Conduct end-to-end performance testing, load testing, stress testing, and scalability testing for core platform features and services.
- Develop and maintain performance test scripts using industry-standard tools and frameworks (e.g., LoadRunner, JMeter, Artillery, K6, Gatling).
- Integrate performance testing into CI/CD pipelines utilizing tools like GitHub Actions and Jenkins.
- Utilize monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana and Datadog to analyze performance test results, identify system bottlenecks, and collaborate with engineering teams on resolution.
- Set up and manage necessary test environments, leveraging experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (Docker and Kubernetes).
- Apply the scientific method (observing, research, hypothesis, test, conclusion) to systematically examine and break down complex performance data and bottlenecks into manageable, actionable insights.
- Work closely with system architects and infrastructure teams to optimize software and hardware configurations.
- Provide regular performance test reports and metrics to stakeholders, highlighting key findings and recommendations.
- Keep up-to-date with emerging trends in design patterns, coding practices, and test automation, applying new practices to enhance product effectiveness and drive better return on investment.
- Act as a solution-oriented professional, applying out-of-the-box thinking to solve real-world performance challenges and business problems.
- Maintain open, clear, and effective communication (verbal, technical, and written) with engineering, product, and architecture teams.
- 4+ years of experience in software performance testing, preferably within a SaaS or enterprise software environment, with a strong understanding of performance testing methodologies and best practices.
- Proficiency in performance testing tools such as LoadRunner, JMeter, or similar.
- Experience with scripting and programming languages (e.g., Java, Python).
- Hands-on experience and understanding of web technologies (HTTP, REST APIs, etc.) and application performance monitoring (APM) tools like Datadog or Grafana for real-time analysis and reporting.
- Good understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines, with direct experience using tools like GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent related working experience is required.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- You must have work authorization to work in Prague, CZ.
- Experienced in Performance Engineering and optimization efforts across multiple projects or systems.
- Capable in designing and executing performance testing strategies to evaluate scalability, reliability, and responsiveness of complex software systems.
- Experienced in analyzing performance metrics and identifying areas for improvement in application and system performance.
- Collaborative with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot performance issues and drive solutions.
Within your first month, you will complete onboarding and mandatory learnings, while becoming familiar with our products, performance testing tools, and benchmarking framework.
Within your third month, you will be actively contributing to performance testing processes — designing, executing, and analyzing performance tests to identify bottlenecks and improve system scalability.
Within your sixth month, you will be a direct contributor to performance testing initiatives end to end, helping to identify performance quality improvements across products and teams and will contribute to the creation and enhancement of best practices for performance monitoring and optimization.
Collibra recognizes and values that everyone has different needs, interests, and life goals. We built our benefits program with flexibility in mind to support you and your loved ones through a diverse range of circumstances and life events. These flexible offerings sit on a foundation of competitive compensation, health coverage, and time off. Learn more about Collibra’s benefits.
We create inclusion and belonging through how we onboard, meet, connect, engage, and communicate. Learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Collibra.
At Collibra, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We realize the key to creating a company with a world-class culture and employee experience comes from who we hire and creating a workplace that celebrates everyone.
With this, we proudly consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, HIV status, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status or any other legally protected category. If you have a need that requires accommodation, let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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What We Do
Data has endless potential, if people can trust it.
Collibra helps organizations turn data into a trusted asset that drives business value, innovation, and AI readiness. Our cloud-based data intelligence platform connects data, people, and processes across the enterprise so teams can find, understand, and use the right data with confidence.
By uniting governance, quality, privacy, lineage, and catalog capabilities in one secure, scalable SaaS solution, Collibra gives companies a single source of truth and a foundation they can trust as they embrace AI.
Today, Collibra powers possibility for many of the world’s most data-driven organizations, from global banks and healthcare leaders to public institutions and high-growth tech companies. We help them use data responsibly to make faster, smarter, and more ethical decisions while meeting the highest standards for compliance and innovation.
What truly differentiates us is the way we work. Collibrians bring curiosity, clarity, and care to everything we do. We collaborate across functions and time zones as a global #OneCollibra team, solving complex challenges and delivering measurable impact for our customers.
Founded in Brussels and headquartered in New York, with offices in Raleigh, London, Prague, and beyond, Collibra is a global company built on trust and connection. We work fast, communicate openly, and stay grounded in our mission to make data , and now AI, meaningful for everyone.
Because at Collibra, trusted data isn’t the end goal — it’s where possibility begins.
Why Work With Us
Work here means showing up curious, clear, and ready to build with purpose. As data and AI reshape what’s possible, Collibrians bring clarity to complexity and care to how we work. The pace is fast and the work is meaningful— because every problem we solve powers possibility, as #OneCollibra.
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