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Senior Application Performance Engineer

Vervic

  • Washington, District of Columbia
  • 17 days ago
  • $140,000–$190,000 Per Year

Highlights

At Vervic Human Capital Solutions, we offer comprehensive human resources and recruiting solutions across the U.S. Our expertise allows us to provide end-to-end HR and talent management services, ensuring your organization has the right people and processes in place to thrive. Senior Application Performance Engineer Location: Washington, DC What This Job Feels Like Work spans applications, systems, and network layers depending on where performanceissues appear.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWashington, District of Columbia
Salary$140,000–$190,000 Per Year

Description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
Senior Application Performance Engineer Location: Washington, DCWhat This Job Feels Like
  • Work spans applications, systems, and network layers depending on where performanceissues appear.
  • Daily focus on high-impact challenges that directly relate to the users’ quality ofexperience - solving complex performance problems is the norm.
  • Ownership of optimization projects from root cause identification to the establishment ofresolution plans and performance improvement.
  • High OPTEMPO - individuals must be able to self-manage task lists based oncommunicated prioritiesWhat You’ll Do
  • Diagnose and optimize application performance end-to-end, from operating systems andmiddleware down to packet-level analysis.
  • Analyze DNS, load balancers, firewalls, and application architecture to identifybottlenecks and inefficiencies.
  • Collaborate with development, systems, and network teams to implement optimizationsolutions.
  • Perform root cause analysis for latency, throughput, and availability issues. Driveremediation and efficiency improvements.
  • Mentor less-senior engineers in monitoring, instrumentation, and performancetroubleshooting.Tech Knowledge / Skills
  • Expertise in application and middleware performance monitoring (web apps, databases,APIs).
  • Deep understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, SSL/TLS, and related protocols.
  • Expertise in and hands-on experience with load balancers, firewalls, and packetcapture/analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump, etc.).
  • (Preferred) Familiarity with APM platforms and system-level troubleshooting across OSand network layers.Requirements
  • 8+ years’ experience in application performance optimization, systems, or networkengineering in secure/cleared environments.
  • Active TS; must be able to obtain TS/SCI.
  • Demonstrated progressive responsibility and ownership indicative of senior expertise.
  • DoD 8140 compliance required
  • The likely salary range for this position is $140,000-$190,000.This is not, however, aguarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, andcontractual agreements and could fall outside of this range.EOE
Compensation: $140,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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