About Cardinal Health

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) stands as a global powerhouse in healthcare, distributing pharmaceuticals, manufacturing medical and laboratory products, and delivering performance-driven data solutions. As a vital link between clinical and operational healthcare, we provide end-to-end solutions and data insights that advance patient care and improve lives daily. With over 50 years of expertise, approximately 48,000 employees across multiple countries, and Fiscal 2023 revenues of $205 billion, Cardinal Health ranks among the Fortune 500 elite. Our deep partnerships, diverse perspectives, and innovative digital tools build seamless connections across the care continuum, tackling healthcare's toughest challenges today and tomorrow.

In 2021, we launched an Innovation and Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Bangalore, India, as part of our Global Business Services (GBS) model. This center scales elite talent in Enterprise IT, Commercial Technologies, and Business Process Solutions, positioning Cardinal Health as healthcare's most trusted partner.

Role Overview

The Engineer, IT Quality Control - Performance Engineering role in our Bangalore GCC is pivotal for ensuring robust IT systems performance in healthcare operations. This position within the IT Quality Control function analyzes and inspects IT products and processes for compliance with internal and external standards. Collaborating with IT Project Management, Business Integration, and Application Development teams, you'll proactively identify risks during implementation and integration projects. Expect to conduct audits, develop quality procedures, and apply working knowledge to moderate-scope projects, receiving general guidance while demonstrating sound judgment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Performance Engineering expert, you'll drive system reliability through hands-on testing and optimization:

• Gain a strong understanding of application architecture, Non-Functional Requirements (NFR) modelling, environments, and performance monitoring.
• Provide data-backed recommendations for system capacity, performance tuning, and workload balancing using statistical and historical data.
• Collaborate with Architects and Test Leads to define NFRs and perform feasibility analysis via Proof of Concepts (POCs).
• Develop, review, and enhance performance test scripts, incorporating parameterization, correlations, pacing, and think time.
• Design workload models, execute tests, monitor server and database performance, and pinpoint bottlenecks.
• Engage DBAs and Architects for optimizations, analyzing issues from browser to server using tools like Dynatrace and Splunk.
• Proficiency in dissecting tool outputs, resource utilization, logs, and DB traces to isolate issues.
• Prepare comprehensive test reports and communicate findings to stakeholders across teams.

Qualifications & Requirements

To excel in this role, candidates need:

• 7-9 years as a software Performance Engineer with core expertise in Performance testing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with JMeter, BlazeMeter, Taurus, APM tools (Splunk, Dynatrace), profiling, and open-source monitoring.
• Basic knowledge of cloud technologies, microservices, DevOps/Performance Engineering approaches.
• Strong skills in Java, SQL, scripting (Groovy, BeanShell), UNIX/Linux, SQL DB, MongoDB, plus healthcare, e-commerce, middleware, and Kafka.
• Ability to work on moderate-complexity projects, identify solutions, and apply judgment within defined parameters.

Benefits & Perks

Joining Cardinal Health means accessing world-class benefits tailored for high performers:

• Competitive salary estimated at INR 18-32 lakhs annually, reflecting healthcare sector premiums in India.
• Work in a state-of-the-art GCC fostering innovation and global impact.
• Comprehensive health insurance, wellness programs, and family benefits.
• Flexible work options, professional development training, and certification support in emerging tech.
• Generous paid time off, retirement plans, and employee stock purchase opportunities.

Career Growth

At Cardinal Health, career trajectories soar in our dynamic GBS model. This mid-level role offers pathways to senior engineering, architecture, or leadership in IT Quality Control. Gain exposure to global projects, mentorship from Fortune 500 experts, and skills in cutting-edge tools. Our commitment to in-housing top talent ensures rapid advancement, with many progressing to strategic roles advancing healthcare innovation.

Why Join Us

Be part of a company transforming healthcare through technology. In Bangalore's thriving tech hub, contribute to solutions impacting millions while enjoying a collaborative, inclusive culture. With Cardinal Health's scale and ambition, you'll solve complex challenges, build expertise in performance engineering, and grow alongside industry leaders. This is more than a job—it's a chance to drive meaningful change in global healthcare.

Role FAQs

Q: What tools will I primarily use?
A: Core tools include JMeter, BlazeMeter, Taurus, Dynatrace, Splunk, alongside Java, SQL, and monitoring for bottlenecks.

Q: Is cloud experience mandatory?
A: Basic understanding of cloud technologies and microservices is required, with exposure to DevOps practices.

Q: What level of experience is needed?
A: 7-9 years in performance testing, with a relevant bachelor's degree.

Q: How does this role fit into Cardinal Health's structure?
A: Part of IT Quality Control in the Bangalore GCC, collaborating across global IT and business teams.

Q: What are the next career steps?
A: Opportunities for senior roles, architecture, or management in performance engineering and beyond.