Joining Collibra’s Engineering team
We're looking for a talented Staff Software Performance Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the performance, scalability, and reliability of our software applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, execute, and analyze performance tests, identify performance bottlenecks, and recommend optimizations to enhance user experience.
This is a hybrid position based in Prague, Czech Republic.
Staff Performance Engineers at Collibra are responsible for
- Lead and manage Performance Engineering activities for critical projects and applications.
- Design and execute performance testing strategies for complex software systems to assess scalability, reliability, and responsiveness.
- Develop and maintain performance test scripts using industry-standard tools and frameworks (e.g., LoadRunner, JMeter, Artillery, K6, Gatling).
- Analyze performance test results and collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
- Monitor system performance during load and stress testing and implement necessary performance tuning adjustments. (e.g. DataDog, Grafana, OTEL )
- Work closely with system architects and infrastructure teams to optimize software and hardware configurations.
- Provide regular performance test reports and metrics to stakeholders, highlighting key findings and recommendations.
- Proficient in tracing, profiling, monitoring and troubleshooting performance bottlenecks
- Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in software performance testing and engineering.
- Proficient in scripting languages like Python, Groovy, or Shell scripting for test automation and scripting performance tests
- Collaboratively lead in a cross-functional team environment, including developers, QA engineers, DevOps engineers, and project managers
You have
- 7+ years of experience in software performance testing, with a strong understanding of performance testing methodologies and best practices.
- Proficiency in performance testing tools such as LoadRunner, JMeter, or similar.
- Experience with scripting and programming languages (e.g., Java, Python).
- Solid understanding of web technologies (HTTP, REST APIs, etc.) and performance monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog, AppDynamics).
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent related working experience is required.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- You must have work authorization to work in Prague, CZ.
- Preferred Skills:
- Certification in performance testing (e.g., ISTQB Performance Testing Certification).
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
You are
- Experienced in leading performance Engineering and optimization efforts across multiple projects or systems.
- Prior experience in designing and executing performance testing strategies to evaluate scalability, reliability, and responsiveness of complex software systems.
- Experienced in analyzing performance metrics and identifying areas for improvement in application and system performance.
- Collaborative with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot performance issues and drive solutions.
- Comfortable mentoring and coaching junior performance engineers, providing guidance on performance testing techniques and tools.
Benefits at Collibra
Collibra recognizes and values that everyone has different needs, interests, and life goals. We built our {Be}well benefits program with flexibility in mind to support you and your loved ones through a diverse range of circumstances and life events. These flexible offerings sit on a foundation of competitive compensation, health coverage, and time off.
Professional Development
Collibrians are ambitious and inventive, and we want to develop our skills individually and as a team. You’ll have access to development opportunities, as well as other rewards and recognition programs to help grow your career.
Health Coverage
We strive to remain locally competitive and globally equitable. This means comprehensive offerings including medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits for you and your family.
Paid Time Off and Flexibility
We offer global leave policies for a variety of personal and family circumstances, company-wide wellness days off throughout the year, meeting-free Wednesdays, and a flexible culture to help balance your work and your life.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We create inclusion and belonging through how we onboard, meet, connect, engage, and communicate. Learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Collibra.
Learn more about Collibra’s benefits.
At Collibra, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer – which ties directly to our core value, “open, direct, and kind.” We realize the key to creating a company with a world-class culture and employee experience comes from who we hire and creating a workplace that celebrates everyone. If you have a need that requires accommodation, let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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