Software Performance Test Engineer III

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is seeking a Software Performance Test Engineer III with deep expertise in Performance testing to ensure our PointofSale (POS) retail systems deliver fast reliable and seamless experiences across all store environments. You will validate the performance and resilience of POS terminals peripherals store networks and the cloud services that support them. Your work will directly impact checkout speed transaction accuracy and overall customer satisfaction.

The Senior Software Performance Engineer is responsible for leading performance optimization initiatives providing strategic guidance and mentoring junior engineers. This role requires advanced expertise in performance testing analysis and system architecture.

Key Responsibilities

Performance Monitoring:

• Architect and manage sophisticated performance monitoring setups.
• Proactively identify and address performance issues.

Performance Testing:

• Lead the design and implementation of complex performance testing strategies.
• Oversee the development and execution of performance test scripts.
• Simulate extensive user loads and analyze system behavior under high stress.
• Conduct and manage complex load stress and scalability tests.
• Analyze performance test results to uncover systemic issues.

Software Planning & Development:

• Lead the performance development of fixes and features using best practices of software
• Develop and implement performance engineering strategies and roadmaps.
• Drive performance improvements across multiple projects.

Analysis and Optimization:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of performance test results to uncover systemic issues.
• Collaborate with senior development and operations teams to resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Drive performance improvements and optimizations across multiple projects.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Lead cross-functional teams in performance-related initiatives.
• Present performance test results and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead performance-related initiatives.

Documentation:

• Oversee the documentation of performance testing methodologies and results.
• Ensure comprehensive and accurate performance-related documentation for future reference.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 7 years of experience in performance testing and engineering.
• Expert proficiency with performance testing tools (e.g. JMeter LoadRunner).
• Understanding of performance tuning capacity planning and optimization techniques.
• Programming skills and deep understanding of system architecture.
• Extensive experience with monitoring tools (e.g. Dynatrace New Relic Grafana Prometheus).
• Strong programming skills in Java Python Bash PowerShell or C.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Advanced experience with cloud environments (AWS Azure GCP).
• Expertise in microservices architecture and containerization (Docker Kubernetes).
• In-depth knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
• Advanced understanding of database performance tuning.
• Published work or contributions to performance engineering communities

About the Company:

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is a dynamic billion-dollar global company based in Research Triangle Park NC providing retail store solutions to your favorite brands. Have you ever been in a hurry and made use of the self-checkout at Lowes Foods earned fuel rewards at Kroger or just paid for purchases at retailers such as Walmart Michaels Carrefour The Gap Calvin Klein Boots Cencosud BJs or Costco These are just a few examples of our in-store solutions and impressive customer base that made us the worlds installed market share leader.

The nature of retail is changing quickly so if you share our Together Commerce vision of a seamless two-way participatory shopping experience lets get together to drive the new economy.

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Inc. offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package including the following:

• Group health coverage (medical dental & vision)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• 401(k) plan w/ match
• Company provided life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee discounts
• Generous paid holiday schedule paid vacation & sick/personal days

EEO:

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to age ancestry color religious creed disability marital status medical condition genetic information military or veteran status national origin race sex gender gender identity gender expression and sexual orientation or any other protected factor. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.

Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should email to request an accommodation