Job Description

**Performance Engineer with DB Tuning** Are you passionate about optimizing enterprise systems and solving complex performance challenges? Cognizant is looking for a **Performance Engineer** with deep expertise in **database performance tuning** , **application optimization** , and **performance monitoring tools** . If you thrive in high-impact environments and enjoy working with cutting-edge technologies, we want to hear from you! Location: Location Hybrid: Austin, TX & Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid) **Required Qualifications:** - Minimum 5+ years of professional work experience in performance engineering with exposure in SAP systems - Strong experience in performance engineering of SAP applications - Strong knowledge of one or more programming languages - Strong knowledge of performance tuning of DB and SQL queries - Experience with APM tools like Dynatrace, AppD and Splunk **Roles/Responsibilities:** - Define, develop, and apply performance and scalability benchmarks to ensure optimal system functionality. - DB performance tuning, Log analysis - Collaborate with multi-functional teams to characterize, debug, and enhance system performance and scalability across various components. - Utilize profiling tools efficiently to identify performance bottlenecks, providing in-depth root cause analysis. - Design and conduct experiments to assess the performance impacts of system modifications and enhancements. - Plan, execute, and analyze performance tests using an automated testing environment, ensuring comprehensive result evaluation. - Participate in architecture and design reviews of complex solutions across teams, owning the quality perspectives for the design and contributing to cross-team engineering efforts. - Oversee performance engineering for SAP systems, ensuring optimal efficiency and stability. - Perform performance testing on SAP applications, analyzing the results to drive improvements. - Contribute to the successful implementation of S/4 HANA, focusing on performance aspects of the system. - Write and maintain scripts and tools using one or more programming languages to aid in performance analysis. - Tune databases and optimize SQL queries to ensure high performance in production and testing environments. - Leverage Application Performance Management (APM) tools, such as Dynatrace, AppDynamics, and Splunk, to monitor and optimize system performance. **Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)** Applications will be accepted until August 30th, 2025 The annual salary for this position is between $ 68,422 to 114,000 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off 401(k) plan and contributions Long-term/Short-term Disability Paid Parental Leave Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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