Performance Engineer (Fintech)

Who We Are

Recruitment.bg is a boutique IT recruitment company based in Bulgaria. We aim to work with the top employers in the industry—companies that we thoroughly vet and trust. Our mission is to guide IT professionals toward improved career paths by understanding their skills, crafting employment strategies, and supporting them every step of the way. Placing emphasis on honesty, respect, and reliability while delivering exceptional service by ‘going the extra mile,’ we build long-term relationships with the people and organizations we work with.

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing Fintech company revolutionizing the way businesses get paid across Europe. The company provides smart, simple, and accessible payment solutions, supporting merchants of all sizes—from local entrepreneurs to international enterprises. Their offering includes multicurrency accounts, e-commerce tools, and modern POS devices, helping clients thrive in an increasingly cashless world. With a strong presence in the payments space and a mission to empower business growth, they are now looking to expand their team with a skilled Performance Engineer.

About the Role

We are seeking a Performance Engineer to join our client’s expanding technology team. In this critical role, you will focus on optimizing the performance, scalability, and reliability of high-demand systems used in card payment processing and digital transactions. You will play a key role in diagnosing performance issues, designing test strategies, and collaborating across departments to ensure seamless user experience and system stability.

Your Background

• 5+ years of experience in performance and automation testing
• Strong command of performance testing tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, NeoLoad, or OctoPerf
• Programming/scripting skills in Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript
• Solid understanding of SQL and performance tuning (e.g., indexing, query optimization)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Nice to Have

• Experience with APM tools such as Dynatrace, New Relic, or AppDynamics
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, or Splunk
• Knowledge of modern system architectures (distributed systems, microservices, cloud-native)
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps)
• Understanding of network latency, I/O performance, and system resource management
• Experience with public cloud platforms (GCP preferred, AWS, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

What the Company Offers

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Annual salary reviews and clear promotion paths
• 25 days of paid annual leave (+1 day per year, up to 30 days)
• Full luxury health insurance package including dental and optical
• Monthly meal vouchers
• Fully covered Multisport card
• Hybrid work model and flexible working hours
• Academy and individual training budget
• Fun, inclusive team culture with regular team-building events and activities
• Complimentary coffee, snacks, and drinks in the office

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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