Performance Engineer
The Role:
Cognizant is looking for an experienced Performance Engineer with expertise in DB performance tuning, application optimization, and performance monitoring tools. This role demands a deep technical understanding of databases, application architectures, and performance troubleshooting in SAP or similar packaged products.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of proven hands-on experience in Performance engineering with some exposure to SAP or similar packaged products/DBs
- Strong experience in DB Performance tuning and engineering.
- In-depth knowledge of performance-tuning SQL queries and stored procedures
- Experience in doing in-depth Root Cause Analysis to identify performance bottlenecks
- Proficient in one or more programming languages such as Python, Perl, ABAP, Java, and C++.
- Expertise in performance testing tools, including LoadRunner Enterprise, Apache JMeter, SoapUI, and Postman.
- Strong analytical skills, with experience in data analysis, visualization, end-to-end performance evaluation, and root cause analysis.
- Experience working with service-oriented architecture (SOA) and RESTful APIs.
- Proficient in using application performance monitoring tools, such as Dynatrace and AppDynamics.
- Skilled in using various profiling tools to efficiently identify performance bottlenecks.
Good to have Skills:
- Expertise in performance assessment and optimization of complex applications built on the SAP HANA.
- Understanding of SAP BTP components such as API Management (APIM), SAP Integration Suite, Conversational AI (CAI), Data Intelligence (SAP DI), and AWS storage services.
- Expertise in application and database performance monitoring in SAP , HANA DB cockpit, and SAP BTP cockpit.
- Strong understanding of relational databases and in-memory databases.
- Solid understanding of Algorithms and Big-O notation.
- Experience with code management using Git.
- Familiarity with Agile or Scrum software development methodologies.
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
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