TECHNICAL CONSULTANT

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Software Engineer, Performance Engineer, Technical Consultant, Database Administrator, Cloud Architect About Blue Yonder.
Leading AI-driven Global Supply Chain Solutions Software Product Company and one of Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work” Overview.
Our performance engineering teams work with both software development and cloud deployment teams to optimize solution performance and establish best practices.
The Technical Consultant performance role is responsible for software configuration and testing with a focus in Performance Tuning and Optimization.
Seeking a technically passionate resource in performance engineering, solution optimization, capacity analysis and performance tuning.
Current technical environment.
Software.
JMeter, Python, Java, J2EE, Springboot, Kubernetes, Kafka, Ignite, Elasticsearch, GIT, Rest API, Mulesoft, App Dynamics, Splunk Architecture.
MS Azure, Microservices, Windows and Linux Database.
Snowflake, SQL Server, Azure SQL, Azure Data Lake, Oracle, MySQL, NOSQL Scope.
Plan and execute end to end software tests to validate quality and improve performance for our Blue Yonder products and SaaS delivered solutions including our new and emerging AI, ML and SaaS solutions.
Responsible to lead collaborative efforts across teams to improve customer success including critical problem analysis, identification of performance bottlenecks and establishing recommendations on the technical design, configuration, and performance best practices of the Blue Yonder solutions and databases in order to meet the customer’s business requirements.
What you’ll do.
Lead all aspects of performance testing, tuning and optimization for the Blue Yonder Supply Chain and Executions solutions.
This would include (but not limited to) the following … Lead activities to design, develop and execute Performance Load Tests utilizing JMeter, Groovy and Python to simulate workloads and measure throughput and response times of the Blue Yonder solutions.
Tools and experience similar to LoadRunner, Cycle, WebLOAD, Silk, BlazeMeter.
Analyze the Technical and Solution Architecture and make recommendations in order to optimize system performance.
Provide technical support to the implementation teams; this includes best practice design, environment setup and configuration.
Utilize performance monitoring and profiling tools such as AppDynamics, Splunk, Sar, nmon, perfmon, wireshark, fiddler, YourKit, Explain Plans, SQL Server Management Studio, Oracle AWR Reports to detect, isolate, and resolve performance issues.
Assist in analysis, redesign and recommendations to improve application code, database queries, scripts and integrations.
Troubleshoot escalated production issues to assist the Consulting, Cloud and Support Teams in a timely manner.
Act as the liaison to both product development and Consulting/Support/Cloud teams.
Provide inputs to PMs / Client partners for developing project plans and ensure delivery consistent with the project estimates provided.
What we are looking for.
Initial 1 - 2 years of technical hands-on experience with either the Blue Yonder products or comparable enterprise, supply chain or execution software solutions (Manhattan, SAP APO, Logility, Oracle Manufacturing).
BS Degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Computer Engineering / Mathematics, or related fields (or equivalent work experience).
Troubleshooting and problem-solving mindset.
Quick learner, self-motivated and result oriented individual looking for a challenge and able to implement changes and make a positive impact.
Knowledge of SaaS architectures (Azure preferred), server and VM fundamentals.
Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
Advance knowledge of – Python, Java, Perl, Korn shell and/or Windows bat/cmd files.
Advanced knowledge of database optimization techniques, database tuning, SQL analysis, access patterns, Explain Plans and Statistics.
Basic knowledge of data integration, messaging and ingestion methods.
Experience in performance testing or product benchmarking.
Knowledge of JMeter, Cycle, Load Runner or other load testing simulation tools.
Strong understanding of performance concepts including scalability, throughput, latency, resource utilization, multi-threading, and distributed architectures.
Basic knowledge of Storage Subsystems, including SAN, LVMs and File Systems.
Ability to resolve complex problems with little to no guidance.
Ability to manage customer expectations regarding technical issues.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to learn new tools, techniques, and approaches to tuning and optimization.
Must be able to manage your time well and work on multiple projects.
Ability to travel on occasion.
Prefer profiles with previous SaaS experience and/or Supply Chain, Warehousing, Execution and/or ecommerce solutions.
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Core Values Diversity, Inclusion, Value & Equality (DIVE) is our strategy for fostering an inclusive environment we can be proud of.
Check out Blue Yonder's inaugural Diversity Report which outlines our commitment to change, and our video celebrating the differences in all of us in the words of some of our associates from around the world.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Who are we? We are a proven, passionate bunch of disruptors.
Our work is all about tapping into your potential so we can deliver the best solutions and customer experiences on the planet.
Collaboration, respect, and a great work-life balance earned us the title of \"Best Place to Work- Employees' Choice\" by Glassdoor.
Our people are smart, creative, rock stars with over 400 patents and people years of domain expertise.
What do we do? Blue Yonder is the world leader in digital supply chain and omni-channel commerce fulfillment.
Our intelligent, end-to-end platform enables retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers to seamlessly predict, pivot and fulfill customer demand.
With Blue Yonder, you can make more automated, profitable business decisions that deliver greater growth and re-imagined customer experiences.
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