Azure Hardware/Performance Analyst

Our client is seeking an Azure Hardware/Performance Analyst to join their team. As an Azure Hardware/Performance Analyst, you will be part of the Applications Dev & Test organization. The ideal candidate will bring strong performance analysis skills, practical scripting ability, and hands-on experience evaluating workloads on emerging hardware—aligning successfully in a fast-moving environment focused on Azure fit and hardware/software tradeoffs.

Job Title: Azure Hardware/Performance Analyst

Location: Remote - Preference for PST Candidates

Pay Range: $47 - $50.hr on Experis W2(Benefits/PTO/401k)

What's the Job?

• Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain demonstrated performance analysis and hardware/software analysis experience, including knowledge of hardware and evaluating workloads.
• Analyze and measure key Azure workloads on emerging hardware technologies to determine performance characteristics and fit.
• Develop tools and leverage AI to support collection, analysis, and organization of performance and workload data.
• Learn new hardware technologies, run workload evaluations, and report findings to teams with clear, actionable insights.
• Collaborate with sponsor and FTE partners through 1–2 rounds of hard skills assessments and ongoing technical discussions.
• Support successful completion and presentation of workload performance results as a primary measure of contractor performance.

What's Needed?

• 2–4 years of experience in Performance Analysis (highly valued).
• 2–4 years of experience in Scripting to automate data collection and analysis workflows.
• 2–4 years of experience working with Workloads (including evaluating workload behavior on hardware).
• Hardware knowledge or hardware/software analysis experience (candidates should not be limited to pure software development).
• Ability to explain a typical day of work through learning new hardware, analyzing workloads, and reporting results.

What's in it for me?

• Work on leading-edge Azure hardware and workload evaluations that directly inform technology fit decisions.
• Build real-world expertise in hardware/software tradeoffs through hands-on performance and workload analysis.
• Contribute to projects focused on emerging technologies, measurement, and data-driven recommendations.
• Remote work with flexible hours to accommodate time zone variance (within +/- 2–3 hours).
• Potential for extension based on project needs and successful performance.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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