IN_Senior Associate 2_Performance Engineer_OC App Tech_Advisory_Bhubaneswar

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

SAP

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As an Oracle consulting generalist at PwC, you will possess a broad range of consulting skills and experience across various Oracle applications. You will provide consulting services to clients, analysing their needs, implementing software solutions, and offering training and support for effective utilisation of Oracle applications. Your versatile knowledge will allow you to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency and achieving their strategic objectives.

Job Description & Summary: We are looking for a seasoned Performance Engineer

Responsibilities:

· · Design and Execute Performance Tests: Develop and implement comprehensive test plans and scripts to evaluate the performance, scalability, and stability of LLM applications under various loads. · · Implement LLM Observability: Instrument LLM applications to capture rich telemetry data, including prompts, responses, token usage, latency, and error information, using specialized tools and frameworks like Datadog, LangChain, or OpenTelemetry. · · Monitor and Analyze Metrics: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as response time, throughput, cost per query, accuracy, and resource utilization using real-time dashboards and monitoring systems. · · Identify and Mitigate Bottlenecks: Analyze performance test results and production data to pinpoint performance bottlenecks, errors, and potential issues (e.g., high latency in RAG pipelines) and collaborate with development teams on optimization. · · Conduct Automated Evaluations: Implement automated quality checks and evaluations (e.g., hallucination detection, toxicity classifiers, relevance scoring) to continuously assess model output quality.

Mandatory skill sets:

· · Strong knowledge of performance testing methodologies and load testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling. Familiarity with the unique challenges of LLMs, including non-determinism, hallucinations, and prompt sensitivity. · · Experience with LLM observability platforms and tools (e.g., Datadog LLM Observability, Arize AI, Langfuse) is highly desirable. Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java). ·

Preferred skill sets:

· · Troubleshoot Production Issues: Utilize tracing and logging data to quickly diagnose the root cause of issues in complex LLM workflows and agentic applications. · · Ensure Security and Compliance: Monitor model behavior for potential security risks, such as prompt injections or sensitive data leaks, and ensure compliance with data protection regulations. · · Optimize Costs: Track and manage token usage and computational resource consumption to ensure cost-effectiveness and alert teams to potential budget overruns. · · Collaborate and Report: Work closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and QA teams to provide actionable insights and recommendations for model fine-tuning and system architecture improvements. · · Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills.

Years of experience required:

4 to 7 Years

Education qualification:

BE/B.Tech/MBA/MCA/M.Tech

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Technology

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Performance Engineering

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Reasoning, Analytical Thinking, Application Software, Business Data Analytics, Business Management, Business Technology, Business Transformation, Communication, Creativity, Documentation Development, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Implementation Research, Implementation Support, Implementing Technology, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Performance Assessment, Performance Management Software {+ 17 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

March 2, 2026