Overview
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We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Performance Engineer / Tester with experience in Oil & Gas Drilling applications to join our engineering team. This role focuses on ensuring the performance, scalability, and reliability of critical real-time and data-intensive software systems used in drilling operations. You will work closely with developers, domain experts, and product managers to simulate real-world usage, design performance test strategies, identify bottlenecks, and help optimize application performance under various load conditions.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Develop, execute, and maintain performance test plans, scripts, and scenarios for drilling applications.
- Analyze system behavior under stress, load, and endurance conditions to identify performance bottlenecks and work with development teams for resolution.
- Use tools such as LoadRunner, JMeter, or custom scripts to simulate operational environments typical in drilling operations.
- Collaborate with software architects, developers, and DevOps to optimize throughput, latency, and resource utilization.
- Monitor key performance indicators (CPU, memory, I / O, network) during test executions using tools like New Relic and correlate results with backend logs and telemetry data.
- Demonstrate a strong background in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Distributed Tracing with the ability to understand code, stack traces, and recommend code changes to remove performance bottlenecks.
- Create performance benchmark baselines and contribute to SLA definitions for system responsiveness and throughput.
- Support CI / CD pipelines by integrating performance testing into automated workflows (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
- Participate in code and architecture reviews to assess and improve system scalability and resiliency.
- Generate detailed test reports and provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
Qualifications and Skills
5+ years of experience in performance engineering or testing in enterprise or industrial software.Familiarity with oil and gas drilling workflows, real-time data protocols.Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for test automation.Experience with monitoring tools like New Relic, Dynatrace.Solid understanding of network latency, threading / concurrency, memory profiling, and database performance (SQL / NoSQL).Strong problem-solving skills and ability to interpret performance metrics into actionable insights.Preferred Qualifications
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or private data centers supporting oilfield operations.ISTQB or other performance testing certifications.Soft Skills
Strong communication and documentation skills.Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, agile team environment.Comfortable interacting with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.About Encora
Encora is a global company that offers Software and Digital Engineering solutions. Our practices include Cloud Services, Product Engineering & Application Modernization, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience & Design Services, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Quality Engineering, AI & LLM Engineering, among others.
At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.
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