Software Engineering MTS

Job description

Strong knowledge of Java and SQL (Oracle and/or Postgres preferred)

Very strong knowledge of SQL performance, SQL tuning and optimization, and understanding of explain plans for complex queries. Oracle SQL/PLSQL query plan analysis/tuning, contention/locking analysis and tuning.

Performance Engineering experience with a distinguished track record on technically demanding projects

Experience with performance testing, analysis, troubleshooting, and optimising enterprise software. Able to research and propose optimisations, and write POC code where required.

Experience with HTTP load generation / measurement software (e.g. JMeter, Gatling)

Able to work with Dev and QE and Product Management teams to understand requirements.

Outstanding attention to detail and communication skills

Ability to analyse / interpret technical data

Ability to identify / resolve system bottlenecks

Ability to identify potential limitations in software architectures

Ability to write clear and concise technical documents

Excellent troubleshooting and reasoning skills

Understanding of throughput, latency, memory and CPU utilization

Understanding concepts of multi-threading, cache, memory management, Java Virtual Machine, JIT

Working knowledge of operating system design / tuning / tools (e.g. Linux, Solaris, OProfile, VTune)

Working knowledge of AJAX, HTTP, REST, JSON

Working knowledge of database tuning and administration (e.g. Oracle, DB2, Oracle AWR/STATSPACK)

Desirable Skill

Familiar with Application servers (e.g. Jetty, Resin, Weblogic, WebSphere, JBoss)

Familiar with J2EE Technologies (e.g. JSP, Servlets, EJB, WebServices, SOA)

Familiar with Java Debugging / Monitoring Software (e.g. JProfiler, Yourkit, JProbe, OptimizeIt, OProfile, DynaTrace, Introscope, etc.)

Familiar with File Systems, Storage Systems, and related performance solutions

Familiar with Message Queues (e.g., Apache Qpid, Oracle AQ, Tibco, etc.)

Familiar with Oracle clustering technologies (e.g. RAC, Grid, OPS)