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# Lead Performance Engineer

- **Company:** Intone Networks
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Databases, Query Languages, Database Theory, DevOps, Windows PowerShell, YAML, Zabbix, Performance Monitor, Cloudwatch, Dynatrace, Microservices
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/lead-performance-engineer-charlotte-nc--92e7ddbb-0047-4ba4-9a9c-a3fae0b01982

## About the Role

Performance Engineering, Performance Engineering, Mentoring, Database Programming Languages, Performance Management, Reporting Dashboards, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Windows Azure, DevOps, Windows PowerShell, * Required

 * 12+ years of experience as a Performance Engineer with proven lead-level responsibilities
 * Expert-level proficiency in DQL (Dynatrace Query Language) and custom monitoring solutions development
 * Advanced Zabbix expertise across multiple versions, deployment models, and large-scale environment tuning
 * Strong scripting capabilities in YAML, Shell, and PowerShell for automation and integration
 * Experience with AWS tools and CloudWatch
 * Experience with Azure DevOps for PBI creation and maintenance
 * Solid understanding of microservices architectures and database concepts
 * Solid understanding of monitoring infrastructure management
 * Excellent communication and soft skills with ability to remain calm under pressure during critical incidents
 * Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and respond to escalations

## Description

We are seeking a Lead Performance Engineer for a contract position based in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is a 6+ month engagement., * Lead performance engineering initiatives and mentor team members on monitoring and optimization strategies

 * Develop and maintain custom monitoring solutions using DQL (Dynatrace Query Language)
 * Design, deploy, and optimize Zabbix monitoring across large-scale environments and multiple deployment models
 * Create and manage performance dashboards and business performance indicators (PBI) using AWS CloudWatch and Azure DevOps
 * Develop automation and integration scripts using YAML, Shell, and PowerShell
 * Respond to critical incidents and escalations with technical expertise and calm problem-solving
 * Collaborate across multiple teams to align performance monitoring with business and technical objectives
 * Manage monitoring infrastructure and ensure optimal system performance