Integra Connect

About Integra Connect : Integra Connect is a leader in advancing value-based and precision medicine for specialty care practices. We empower providers, payers, and life sciences organizations to achieve superior clinical and financial outcomes through innovative technology, data-driven insights, and AI-enabled solutions.Our mission is to enhance decision-making and positively impact patient lives by unifying healthcare and technology excellence.About the Role :We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Performance Engineer Lead to design, implement, and optimize performance testing frameworks across our healthcare applications and platforms.As a lead in the Software Development Engineering in Test (SDET) team, you will be responsible for ensuring the stability, scalability, and reliability of mission-critical systems by defining performance testing strategies, identifying bottlenecks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performing, robust applications.Key Responsibilities :- Lead the end-to-end performance engineering strategy for enterprise healthcare applications.- Design, develop, and maintain performance testing frameworks and reusable test components.- Plan and execute performance, load, stress, endurance, and scalability tests to assess system behavior under various conditions.- Collaborate with development, DevOps, and QA teams to identify performance bottlenecks, tune application performance, and optimize infrastructure usage.- Analyze application metrics, logs, and traces to pinpoint root causes of latency or resource inefficiencies.- Define performance benchmarks, KPIs, and SLAs aligned with business and system goals.- Develop and maintain performance test scripts using industry-standard tools (LoadRunner, JMeter, Gatling, k6, or equivalent).- Work closely with developers to provide early performance feedback during the design and development stages.- Contribute to capacity planning, infrastructure sizing, and performance tuning at application, middleware, and database levels.- Create comprehensive test reports and dashboards, providing insights and recommendations to stakeholders.- Mentor junior engineers, establish performance testing best practices, and drive a culture of performance awareness across teams.Required Skills and Qualifications :- 5+ years of experience in performance engineering or performance testing for enterprise-scale applications.- Strong expertise in tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, BlazeMeter, or k6.- Hands-on experience with profiling and monitoring tools (e.g., Dynatrace, AppDynamics, New Relic, Grafana, Prometheus, ELK Stack).- Solid understanding of software performance metrics, including response times, throughput, resource utilization, and scalability patterns.- Experience in back-end performance testing, especially for REST APIs, microservices, and cloud-based systems.- Proficiency in Java, Python, or C# for developing performance test scripts or integrating test frameworks.- Knowledge of SQL and ability to analyze database performance (indexes, query plans, transactions).- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating performance tests into automated workflows using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.- Strong foundation in Computer Science fundamentals, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), and software architecture principles.- Proven experience in identifying memory leaks, thread contention, and network latency issues.- Ability to interpret system metrics from cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and recommend performance optimizations.- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with attention to detail and accountability for results.Preferred / Nice to Have :- Prior experience working in healthcare technology, EMR/EHR systems, or HIPAA-compliant environments.- Exposure to containerized and distributed systems (Docker, Kubernetes).- Familiarity with API gateways, message queues, and event-driven architectures.- Knowledge of Performance Engineering at Scale for microservices and multi-tenant SaaS platforms.- Experience in using cloud monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, Stackdriver, or Azure Monitor.- Certifications in Performance Testing, Cloud Architecture, or DevOps are advantageous.Education :- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.- Strong academic foundation in software development, data structures, algorithms, and system design.- Additional certifications in performance testing tools or cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) are a plus.Why Join Integra Connect ?- Be part of a mission-driven organization transforming healthcare through data and technology.- Work with cutting-edge cloud, data, and AI platforms that directly improve patient outcomes.- Collaborate with highly skilled engineers and domain experts in a culture of continuous innovation.- Competitive compensation, healthcare benefits, and professional growth opportunities. 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