Performance Architect

Job Title: Performance Architect

Location: Jacksonville, Florida

Duration: 12+ month Contract

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Looking for Visa independent only (NO 1099 AND EAD)

Define improvement areas based on best practices

Provide clear, actionable recommendations

Take ownership of implementing the proposed improvements

Ensure measurable and sustained performance enhancements

Strong proficiency with JMeter (test plans, correlation, parameterization, assertions, Groovy/Beanshell scripting, distributed load execution)

Experience designing and executing load, stress, soak, spike, and scalability tests

Ability to define and track performance metrics such as latency, throughput, error rates, and concurrency

Good working knowledge of Git for branching, merging, pull requests, and repository management

Familiarity with APM tools such as Dynatrace, New Relic, AppDynamics, or Azure Monitor

Understanding of REST APIs, JSON payload structures, authentication, and use of tools such as Postman

Ability to prepare and manage test data, identify environment gaps, and work through technical dependencies

Understanding of root‑cause analysis, telemetry review, debugging issues, and identifying bottlenecks across app, service, and DB layers.

Organized and detail‑oriented with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities

Ability to produce clear performance reports with insights, charts, trends, and recommended optimizations

Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with developers, architects, DevOps, QA, and product teams

Good communication skills to articulate findings, risks, and recommendations to both technical and non‑technical partners

Self‑starter with the ability to take ownership of tasks, work independently, and proactively identify performance risks or improvements