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Performance Test Engineer (Contract)
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Performance Test Engineer
MCS Group is looking for an experienced Performance Test Engineer to support a quality assurance team on a contract basis. This role will focus on assessing application performance under significant volumes of users, transactions, and data, helping to identify bottlenecks and ensure systems can perform reliably at scale. A great opportunity for an experienced Performance Tester to join a delivery-focused team and make an immediate impact on application quality and performance.
The Role
- Plan and execute performance and volume testing
- Work with large datasets to assess system behaviour and performance
- Identify performance issues, bottlenecks, and potential risks
- Analyse test results and provide clear recommendations
- Work closely with QA, development, and technical teams to resolve issues
- Contribute to overall testing strategy and quality assurance activities
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The Person
- Proven experience in performance testing
- Strong experience with volume / load testing
- Experience working with large datasets
- Strong understanding of QA and software testing principles
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and communicate findings clearly
Duration
3 - 6 months
Rate
Negotiable
IR35
Outside
To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Jill Johnston, Head of IT Contracts, at MCS Group. Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs.
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