Associate Application Performance Engineer
| Company | Vestmark |
|---|---|
| Location | Wakefield, MA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Have some experience working with Java-based applications (e.g., debugging logs, tracing code)
- Have a background in SQL Server (e.g., analyzing query performance, execution plans, waits, etc.)
- Are comfortable using or learning tools like Splunk, Dynatrace, or SolarWinds
- Have strong problem-solving instincts and enjoy digging into technical issues
- Communicate clearly — in writing and in conversation
- Want to grow your skills in application performance, observability, and site reliability engineering — or explore a future in SRE or platform engineering
Responsibilities
- Play a key role in maintaining the performance and reliability of a platform used by major financial institutions — your investigations help prevent client impact before it happens
- Diagnose slowdowns, timeouts, and system issues using powerful tools like Splunk, Dynatrace, and SolarWinds
- Analyze real-world application behavior — digging into Java stack traces, SQL execution plans, and other performance clues to get to the root of issues
- Collaborate with experienced engineers across teams to help resolve performance problems quickly and clearly
- Translate technical findings into actionable insights that improve the stability and scalability of our platform
- (Bonus) Contribute to internal tools that improve how we monitor, maintain, and support the system — helping the whole company move faster and smarter
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience performance tuning SQL queries
- Familiarity with performance monitoring dashboards
- Basic scripting or automation skills
- Interest in building internal tools or improving operational workflows