ADVANCED PERFORMANCE ENGINEER

-Manage and optimize cloud resources on Azure or GCP, ensuring scalable and high-performance Kubernetes deployments.
-Administer, configure, and optimize NeoLoad to execute performance tests, analyze results, and generate actionable reports

- Monitor application performance during performance tests or production usage using APM and other monitoring tools to isolate the fault domain, dive deep into application code, and identify root cause of performance issues
- Monitor resource usage for physical servers, application servers and databases to drive optimization changes in production environment
- Collaborate with development leads and project team to review and refine application NFRs, SLAs, & KPIs to create acceptance criteria and performance budgets necessary to measure, validate, and improve performance
- Profile application performance from end-user perspective to inventory performance concerns and suggest tuning opportunities across the application stack
- Interact with project teams, development, operations, and infrastructure resources to recommend solutions to remediate performance issues
- Distill volumes of data, analyzes performance results, diagnoses performance problems and clearly characterize system performance to stakeholders
- Develop shift left performance practices including execution of performance tests in Continuous Integration & Delivery pipeline
- Execute end-user performance tests using selenium or similar automation tools to capture performance metrics on browser & mobile devices
- Contribute learnings and experiences to the Kroger Performance Center of Excellence (CoE)
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree computer science or related information technology field from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience
-Programming & Scripting: Strong proficiency in Java for custom automation and framework enhancements. Experience with API integrations to automate testing and infrastructure tasks.
-Infrastructure as Code & Cloud Automation: Experience with Terraform for cloud provisioning and Helm for Kubernetes application deployments. Solid understanding of IaC principles for environment consistency, scalability, and repeatability.
-Cloud Platforms & Kubernetes: Experience with Azure or GCP, including compute, networking, and storage services. Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker for deploying, scaling, and optimizing containerized applications in high-performance environments.
-Performance Testing Tools Administration: Skilled in administering, customizing, and optimizing NeoLoad (or equivalent) for test execution, analysis, and performance reporting.
- Any experience with supplemental tools such as Fiddler, Firebug, YSlow and JProfiler
- Any experience in Git usage and concepts
- Any experience in SQL programming and SQL, NoSQL & graph databases
- Any experience in analyzing error, system logs of Web and Application Server, Heap Dump, Thread Dump during failure to determine the cause of failure
- Any experience in Web server, Application server and Database performance tuning
- Any experience in REST/Soap Webservices with knowledge in API documentation such as swagger
- 3+ years performance testing/engineering experience
- 8+ years software product development and delivery experience
- Proficient in load testing tools such as Neoload, JMeter, LoadRunner. (Neoload preferred) or similar industry tools
- Familiar with Latest Cloud & Container Technologies including Docker and Kubernetes. (Azure is preferred)
- Demonstrated experience in Web Applications and Services using JAVA/JAVA EE, Spring, and other related technologies
- Ability to interpret and draw System & Architecture diagrams
- Proficient in APM products such as Dynatrace, New Relic, AppDynamics. (Dynatrace is preferred) or similar industry tools

Desired
- Any experience with creating test data and utilizing test data management tools
- Any experience working in environments utilizing the OKR work process
- Any experience with automated testing in a cloud environment
- Familiarity with NoSQL Databases

ABOUT US

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Client-provided location(s): Blue Ash, OH

Job ID: kroger-160170

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-31T20:08:50