Performance Optimization Specialist

2 days ago


San Jose, California, United States IBM Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Performance Optimization Specialist to join our team at IBM. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for optimizing the performance of our high-volume data repositories under heavy loads, both read and update.

Key Responsibilities
  • Test and analyze performance best practices in high-volume data repositories under heavy loads, both read and update.
  • Assist in troubleshooting performance issues encountered in production SaaS environments.
  • Recommend performance improvements in tooling, sizing, and tuning to optimize cost and efficiency.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • BS in Computer Science or related field.
  • 1-3 years of experience in large customer environments with 1 million+ database users.
  • 1-3 years of experience with DB2, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Kubernetes.
  • 1-3 years of experience with core dumps, including binaries and APM data.
Preferred Qualifications

We are also looking for candidates with:

  • Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in large customer environments with 1 million+ database users.
  • 3-5 years of experience with DB2 and PostgreSQL.
About IBM

IBM is a leading technology and consulting company that infuses core business operations with intelligence, from machine learning to generative AI. We help organizations become more responsive, productive, and resilient by putting AI into action now. Our AI and data platform scales and accelerates the impact of AI with trusted data, and provides leading capabilities to train, tune, and deploy AI across business.

About the Team

Our team is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success and are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our clients and communities.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

  • Healthcare benefits, including medical, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health and well-being.
  • Financial programs, such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance-based salary incentive programs.
  • Generous paid time off, including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM policy, and other paid care leave programs.
  • Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform, where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals.
  • Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving and volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services, and experiences.


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