Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private clients, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.
Introduction:
Robertson is seeking a skilled Performance Engineer to join our client in support of an existing vacancy.
Contract Period: 12 months with potential to extend or convert
Pay Rate: Starting form $58 per hour
Location: Mississauga, ON
Location Type: Hybrid
Business Hours: Monday-Friday, Core business hours
Job Responsibilities:- Expertise across all phases of Performance Engineering activities including Requirement Gathering, Planning, Scripting, Execution, Analysis, Troubleshooting, Tuning, and Reporting to evaluate and improve application performance
Experience & Qualification Requirements:- Bachelor’s degree required
- 6 years of JMeter – Proficient in developing and executing performance testing scripts and scenarios, with the ability to enhance/customize using advanced scripting techniques experience required
- Dynatrace – Strong expertise in deep-dive performance monitoring and analysis, providing actionable insights to diagnose and resolve bottlenecks
- Performance Testing – Skilled in defining workload models, simulating production-like scenarios, executing large-scale performance tests, and analysing results to ensure system stability, scalability, and reliability
- Non-Functional Requirements & Architecture – Solid understanding of NFRs, system architecture, and technology stacks to ensure comprehensive performance coverage
- Performance Tuning & Optimization – Ability to fine-tune application, database, and infrastructure components for optimal performance
- Splunk, Log Analysis & Datadog – Skilled in log-based diagnostics and observability for identifying and resolving complex performance issues
- SRE Skillsets – Exposure to Chaos Engineering, Observability, Monitoring production workloads, and contributing towards transition into an SRE role
- Test Data & Virtualization – Ability to define test data strategy, collaborate with teams, and develop Virtual Services using Mountebank for performance testing
- Client-Side & End-User Experience – Experience with tools to measure and enhance end-user performance experience
- Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams including developers, architects, operations, and business stakeholders to analyse results, recommend optimizations, and drive performance improvements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering measurable performance gains
How to Apply: If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson & the clients we represent, value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.
Background screening is required as part of the onboarding process. The type of screening required (criminal, credit, or other verifications) will vary based on the position and client requirements.
We use AI technology as part of our application review process to assist with screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.
Robertson & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Robertson is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment.
