Performance Architect Principal

Summary

Join Sagent, a dynamic leader in mortgage servicing technology, as a Performance Architect Principal. You will design and implement performance strategies, enhancing system efficiency and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks. Conduct performance assessments, including load and stress testing. Troubleshoot complex performance issues and maintain documentation. Sagent offers excellent tools, resources, and compensation. This role requires a degree or equivalent experience in a related field, proven experience in performance architecture, and strong understanding of performance testing tools and methodologies.

Requirements

• Degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or relevant discipline with +10 years of experience in a related field
• Proven experience in performance architecture, engineering, or related roles, preferably within a technology-focused environment
• Strong understanding of performance testing tools and methodologies
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, or Python
• Experience with APIs and Performance testing benchmarks
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive performance testing strategies and frameworks that ensure system reliability, scalability, and responsiveness across applications
• Analyze system architecture and application designs to identify performance issues and recommend optimizations
• Design, develop and debug performance tests
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to design performance benchmarks, monitoring solutions, and dashboards that provide real-time insights into system performance
• Facilitate workshops and discussions with cross-functional teams to gather performance requirements and align on performance goals
• Collaborate with product management and other stakeholders to define performance objectives for new features and enhancements
• Estimation of future system requirements and infrastructure scaling to accommodate increased user load
• Research and identify performance tooling, as needed
• Conduct thorough performance assessments, including load testing, stress testing, and capacity planning, to identify system bottlenecks and areas for improvement
• Recommend and implement architectural improvements and optimizations based on assessments findings to enhance overall system performance
• Lead the troubleshooting and resolution of complex performance-related issues in production and staging environments, ensuring minimal impact on users
• Develop and maintain documentation of performance issues, resolutions, and best practices to create a knowledge base for future reference

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with cloud platforms and microservices architecture

Benefits

• Remote/Hybrid workplace options
• Health Benefits
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• Family Planning Services
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Family Leave
• 401(k) Matching
• Pet Insurance
• LinkedIn Learning
• Virtual Social Experiences
• Career Pathing
• Focus Time Fridays