Application Performance Analyst

Job Title: Application Performance Analyst

Experience : 8+ Years

Role Summary

The Application Performance Analyst is responsible for deep-dive performance analysis, code-level tuning, and system optimization across enterprise mainframe environments. This role focuses on identifying root causes of performance degradation, improving CPU efficiency, and ensuring optimal runtime performance in large-scale, multi-LPAR, Parallel Sysplex environments. The position requires strong technical expertise in performance tools, mainframe technologies, and modern programming languages, along with 24x7 production support capability.

Key ResponsibilitiesPerformance Forensics & Optimization

• Conduct deep-dive performance analysis using Strobe, DB2 Visualizer, and exception reporting tools.
• Isolate code-level drivers of performance degradation.
• Optimize SQL statements and DB2 processing to improve CPU utilization and runtime efficiency.
• Perform application code reviews and provide actionable tuning recommendations.
• Analyze daily exception reports and proactively address anomalies.

Mainframe & Batch Processing Support

• Demonstrate proficiency with TSO and ISPF.
• Utilize strong knowledge of z/OS and JCL.
• Modify and optimize batch job streams.
• Support large-scale, multi-processor, multi-LPAR, Parallel Sysplex environments.

Development & Technical Expertise

• Apply coding skills in COBOL, Java, Python, Go, JCL, and REXX.
• Participate in proof-of-concept (POC) and proof-of-technology initiatives.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance performance analysis, automate diagnostics, and improve productivity.

Operational Support & Leadership

• Provide 7x24x365 technical support for application performance improvements.
• Assist in war-room sessions during critical production incidents.
• Mentor junior performance analysts and share technical best practices.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the APM team.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in application performance tuning.
• Proven expertise in large, complex mainframe environments (multi-processor, multi-LPAR, Parallel Sysplex).
• Strong SQL and DB2 performance tuning knowledge.
• Deep understanding of mainframe architecture and batch processing.

Key Competencies

• Performance diagnostics & forensic analysis
• DB2 & SQL optimization
• Mainframe system tuning
• Production support & incident management
• Analytical problem-solving
• Cross-team collaboration & mentorship

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹466,684.87 - ₹1,424,449.33 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Noida