Performance Engineer

Assist in delivering Vista’s Performance Engineering strategy across Vista’s SDLC and SaaS environments, including development and maintenance of test platforms, load tests, and contributing to the development of world-class tooling. 

This Performance Engineer role is part of team that carries out internal performance testing and consulting activities, as well as training engineering teams to progressively take ownership of performance concerns. 

This is an intermediate level position however, we are open to consider applicants who have less experience, with the mindset and ability to excel in this role. 

About the role

Performance Testing:

• Work along-side engineering teams to design, implement and manage load tests appropriate for purpose across the various Vista products  

• Manage Vista’s performance testing environments, both on-premise and Cloud 

• Carry out deep investigation of performance results, reporting findings back to key stakeholders as required 

• Provide Training and guidance to engineering teams to help take ownership of their own performance testing assets and testing functions. 

• Help maintain Vista’s Performance Engineering platform, including processes, analysis tools and testing framework 

Performance Troubleshooting:

• Provide performance troubleshooting and issue resolution services to both Operational and Engineering teams as required

Services Consulting:

• Help Services Teams with tools and technology for diagnosing customer system issues
• Work with Knowledge Services team to create required documentation

About you:

• You have an investigative mindset, with a drive to solve problems and figuring out “how things work” 

• Experience with troubleshooting complex technical issues 

• Experience with Load Testing techniques and tools such as JMeter 

• Ability to understand and process complex data sets, interpret statistical metrics and derive conclusions 

• Knowledge of system monitoring tools such as Grafana, Datadog, APMs etc 

• Confidence to develop code using some or all of Python, Powershell, Shell scripts, Go, or whatever other languages may be needed 

• Knowledge and experience across multiple architectural areas, including client and server applications, databases, network technologies and cloud (Azure specifically) 

• A critical thinker, able to balance scepticism and confidence, based on the strength of evidence 

• Ability to communicate ideas and concepts clearly and concisely 

• Down to earth, pragmatic approach; ability to balance aspirational goals and direction with real world constraints and business reality 

• Experience working in a SaaS company is beneficial 

• Relevant tertiary qualification (computer science, engineering, applied maths/statistics or similar) or equivalent experience

For this particular role, we are currently only considering applicants with the right to live and work in New Zealand without the need for employer sponsorship.

About Vista

Vista is a world-leading company that makes software for the cinema industry. Started in Auckland, New Zealand, over 25 years ago, we now serve cinemas, film distributors, and moviegoers worldwide.

Our HQ is in the City Works Depot in Auckland. We have offices and subsidiary companies in Sydney, Los Angeles, London, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Shanghai, Mexico City, and Kuala Lumpur. We use the latest technologies and offer a fun, agile and collaborative environment. We continue to innovate and build our reputation as one of the best Kiwi tech companies to work for.

Shared Standards 

Our Shared Standards act as a compass for how we work together and reflect the behaviours we value at Vista Group. The way in which each member of our crew embodies these Shared Standards is an indicator for performance and success, as it aligns with our vision and strategy.   

One Crew 

• We're a diverse team, in different places and functions, and we're at our best when we connect, help and collaborate

Shine a Light 

• We communicate openly, we explain the why, and we ask when we don't understand. We don't leave people in the dark

Make it Happen 

• We make good things happen as people and as teams through our focus on delivery

Chase Great 

• We challenge ourselves and each other to keep improving

You will be supported to continually learn and improve your tech skills, share knowledge and ideas in the team, and be part of a dynamic and open culture.

We have a range of benefits that include:

• Excellent work/life balance including a 4 ½ day working week
• Hybrid working (home and office-based split)
• Medical and Life insurance (after qualifying period)
• Volunteer day, enhanced paid parental leave and wellness benefits
• Strong mentoring & career development focus
• Fun team events including the Vista Innovation Cup

If you enjoy a challenge and working in a dynamic and collaborative team, you’ll love working at Vista.

We value inclusivity celebrate diversity and are committed to offering equal opportunity to our staff and candidates — regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religious, ethical beliefs or political opinion. This commitment is reflected in all our employment policies and procedures.