Performance Engineer (m/f/x) at Tipico

Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Performance Testing, Java, JMeter, Groovy, JavaScript, Microservice Architecture, Web Applications, ISTQB Foundation Certification, AWS, REST, gRPC, SOAP, Socket-Based Technologies, Grafana, Monitoring Tools, Observability

Industry

Wellness and Fitness Services

Description

Company Description Our Lineup We are Tipico, Germany's leading sports betting provider and one of the most dynamic tech companies in the industry. We approach every challenge like a Championship match, with a mission to excite the arena and elevate the betting experience for every customer. Our culture is energetic and ambitious—we play as a team to win high, leave an impact, and commit to excellence. Fueled by our passion for the perfect product, we use the newest tech stack to get better every single day. At Tipico, we believe in owning our game. Are you ready to step onto the pitch, bring your best self, and become a champion? Then show us your game face – because we’re looking for a Performance Engineer (m/f/x) to join the team! Job Description Tipico is looking for a Performance Engineer (m/f/x) to join our team. Grow with us, introduce us to new ideas and develop products that maximise the thrill of sports for our customers. Every day, you'll work in a highly collaborative and agile environment with cross-functional team members to develop products and create technical solutions that push us forward. Your playing field: Design and execute performance, load, stress, and endurance tests using Apache JMeter (primary) and other tools as needed. Develop modular, reusable, and maintainable test scripts with parameterization and correlation for scalability. Analyze system behavior under load using profiling tools and monitoring dashboards (e.g., Grafana, Backstage). Identify performance bottlenecks across application layers — frontend, backend, database, and network. Partner with developers, DevOps, and QA to integrate performance testing into CI/CD pipelines. Provide actionable insights and recommendations (e.g., for tuning, indexing, caching strategies, and scaling). Deliver detailed performance reports with KPIs such as response time, throughput, error rate, and resource utilization. Qualifications Which skills should you bring to the pitch: Experience. You have 5+ years of professional experience in the Performance domain. Must-Haves. You are proficient in working with Java & JMeter. Tools. You have senior-level programming experience in Groovy, or JavaScript and are proficient with source control tools such as Git or SVN. Environment. You are used to working with microservice architecture & Web applications. Qualifications. You hold an ISTQB Foundation certification. Performance Testing Expertise. You bring expert-level knowledge in performance testing methodologies and tools (f.e, K6, Gatling, Locust) and have a proven ability to interpret test logs, graphs, and statistics to drive performance tuning activities. Cloud & Protocols. You possess a strong knowledge of the AWS ecosystem and its performance-related services, complemented by an excellent understanding of REST, gRPC, SOAP, and socket-based technologies. Monitoring & Observability. You have hands-on experience with Grafana, Backstage, and other monitoring/observability tools. Languages. You are fluent in English, verbal and written; a working knowledge of German is a plus. Additional Information This is how we score with you: Established International Group. We have a solid foundation on which to grow. Personal and Professional Growth. We offer you opportunities to develop and grow to unlock your potential. Relocation Support. To make your move to Karlsruhe as smooth as possible. Business Bike Leasing. We offer a sustainable commuting solution whilst also keeping you active! Corporate Pension Scheme (betriebliche Altersvorsorge). Secure your future! Join our corporate pension scheme, where we provide additional financial support. eGym. We encourage an active lifestyle, and to support this, we’ve partnered with an online sports platform that provides access to a variety of clubs and offers across Germany. Modern offices. Our very own Karlsruhe campus provides an open-plan space with the latest technology. Events. Sponsored Charity and Team gatherings; we like to have fun together as one team and reinforce our connections. Supportive Environment. We believe in collaboration and working together as a team, but we also give importance to the uniqueness of each and every one of us. You choose your own hardware. MacBook or Windows? We love tech and this helps us stay ahead. Think a career at Tipico’s right for you? Apply now and join our winning team! If you have any questions or comments about this role, our TA team is happy to help you! Feel free to reach out to us on our social media channels We look forward to your application!

Responsibilities

Design and execute performance tests while analyzing system behavior under load. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate performance testing into CI/CD pipelines and provide actionable insights.