performance-engineer

To identify bottlenecks causing slow API load times, perform performance profiling to isolate issues in CPU, memory, and I/O operations. Analyze frontend and backend interactions, review distributed tracing data, and inspect database queries to pinpoint exact latency sources.

Distributed tracing with OpenTelemetry improves application observability by collecting metrics across services, mapping request flows, and identifying slow external calls. This provides end-to-end visibility into system behavior under load, enabling precise performance monitoring.

The best way to optimize high resource utilization in web applications involves applying advanced caching layers, optimizing inefficient SQL queries, and implementing frontend tuning. Cloud resource management and CDN integration further reduce backend strain and improve scalability.

Yes, you can use this approach to improve Core Web Vitals through real user monitoring and frontend optimization. By profiling frontend rendering, reducing slow API calls, and applying caching strategies, you directly enhance perceived load times and responsiveness.

You should set up load testing for your application's scalability when anticipating traffic spikes or experiencing high resource utilization. Load testing validates system performance under stress, ensuring caching and cloud resource management strategies handle peak demands effectively.