Software Engineer – Performance Engineering

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
In-Office
Mid level
eCommerce • Retail • Software
The Role
Develop, test, and maintain software components with a performance-first approach. Design and execute performance tests, diagnose distributed-system bottlenecks, analyze server and browser performance, and recommend tuning improvements. Collaborate with developers, SREs, QA, and infrastructure teams throughout the SDLC. Contribute to code reviews, troubleshooting, automation, feature design, software quality, and security best practices.
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Play a key role in developing, testing, and maintaining software components and applications aligned with business and technical requirements. Design and execute performance testing strategies using tools such as JMeter, Locust, or LoadRunner. Analyze system performance and identify bottlenecks through diagnostics including heap/thread dumps, TCP dumps, and Wireshark. Provide tuning recommendations and collaborate with developers and infrastructure teams to optimize performance.

Monitor and optimize server-side and browser-side performance using tools like Lighthouse, Catchpoint, Chrome DevTools, and WebPageTest. Collaborate cross-functionally with developers, SREs, and QA to embed performance best practices throughout the SDLC. Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to architectural standards. Assist in troubleshooting and resolving software defects, including performance-related issues.

Continuously learn and apply best practices in software development, performance engineering, quality, and security. Contribute to the design of new features and improvements to existing applications with a performance-first mindset.

Requirements
Required Education: Requires a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a directly related field of study.

Good to have Certifications: JMeter, Azure, GCP, AI/ML, Splunk, New Relic

Minimum 2-5 years with the following technologies (experience may be gained concurrently):
  • Performance & Observability: JMeter, Locust, LoadRunner, New Relic, Splunk, Wireshark, heap/thread dumps, TCP dumps, Lighthouse, Catchpoint
  • Languages & Frameworks: Java, JavaScript, Shell, Groovy, PERL
  • Infrastructure & Tools: Azure, AKS
  • Diagnostics: Fiddler, Chrome DevTools, WebPageTest
  • Proven expertise in performance testing, diagnostics, tuning of distributed systems.
  • Strong scripting/automation (Shell, Python, PERL), infrastructure-as-code.
  • Deep understanding of microservices, cloud-native, container orchestration.
  • Skilled in APM tools (New Relic, Dynatrace), log analysis (Splunk), browser-side optimization.
  • Excellent communication/leadership, cross-functional collaboration. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a directly related field
  • 2-5 years of experience with performance testing, diagnostics, and tuning of distributed systems
  • Experience with JMeter, Locust, LoadRunner, New Relic, Splunk, Wireshark, heap/thread dumps, TCP dumps, Lighthouse, and Catchpoint
  • Experience with Java, JavaScript, Shell, Groovy, and Perl
  • Strong scripting and automation skills using Shell, Python, or Perl
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code
  • Deep understanding of microservices, cloud-native systems, and container orchestration
  • Experience with APM tools such as New Relic and Dynatrace
  • Experience with log analysis using Splunk and browser-side optimization
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a directly related field
  • JMeter, Azure, GCP, AI/ML, Splunk, or New Relic certifications
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The Company
12,060 Employees
Year Founded: 1986

What We Do

Staples India is Staples’ technology and innovation hub in Chennai, building platforms, systems, and digital solutions that support the company’s global operations and future of work. Staples serves consumers and businesses with workplace products and services, including office supplies, janitorial products, technology, furniture, breakroom essentials, print and marketing, shipping, travel, and promotional offerings. Its India teams focus on engineering, eCommerce, process optimization, and enterprise solutions.

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