Performance & Reliability Engineer

Job-ID: 414360Sector: Technology and ITLocation: Orlando, FLContract: ContractPosted: 2026-10-12Deadline: 0001-01-01Our client, a technology-driven organization, is seeking a Performance & Reliability Engineer to join their team. As a Performance & Reliability Engineer, you will help ensure critical applications and services meet performance expectations through rigorous performance testing, deep monitoring, and practical reliability improvements. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical problem-solving, clear communication, and a drive to embed performance engineering into the delivery lifecycle.Job Title: Performance & Reliability EngineerLocation: Orlando, FLPay Range:$45-50/HR What's the Job?Define and implement performance test strategies across critical applications and services, including load, stress, endurance, and scalability testing. Design, script, and execute performance tests using JMeter, applying Groovy/Beanshell/Java scripting where needed to customize test behavior. Collaborate with development and architecture teams to establish performance SLAs, KPIs, and baselines that guide measurable improvements. Configure, monitor, and analyze application and infrastructure metrics using AppDynamics, AWS CloudWatch, Datadog, Grafana, and Splunk, including root cause analysis for bottlenecks. Integrate performance testing into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Jenkins, automate execution and results publishing, and manage performance regression checks.What's Needed?10+ years of technology experience with a strong focus on performance engineering and application performance monitoring. Hands-on performance testing expertise with JMeter, including scripting/customization using Groovy, Beanshell, and/or Java for extensions. Proficiency with AWS and cloud performance validation across services such as ECS, EKS, EC2, Lambda, DynamoDB, AuroraDB, and RDS. Experience with monitoring and APM tools including AppDynamics, AWS CloudWatch, Datadog, Grafana, and Splunk, plus the ability to perform root cause analysis. Experience integrating performance tests into CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions or Jenkins, and tracking delivery work in JIRA (and qTest where applicable).What's in it for me?Work on performance test strategy and execution that directly improves production stability and real-time visibility. Build reusable performance frameworks and automation utilities using Java/Python to strengthen the overall engineering process. Partner across product, development, SRE, and QE teams to embed performance engineering into the software delivery lifecycle. Contribute to proactive dashboards and performance regression checks that help teams detect issues early. Innovate by applying AI solutions to optimize cost and reinvent the performance engineering lifecycle.If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.