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Performance Test Engineer
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Location: London or Leeds, UK (Hybrid)
Type: Permanent
Salary Band: Grade B2
Role Overview
We are looking for a Performance Test Engineer to drive performance assurance across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments. You will design and execute performance, load, stress, and volume tests, identify bottlenecks, and work closely with development and architecture teams to ensure scalable, resilient, and high-performing applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and execute performance testing strategies and test plans.
- Perform load, stress, endurance, and volume testing.
- Analyze test results and provide performance improvement recommendations.
- Monitor applications using Grafana, Splunk, New Relic, and Dynatrace.
- Integrate performance testing into CI/CD pipelines.
- Collaborate with developers and architects to resolve performance issues.
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Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, or Eggplant Performance.
- Experience testing cloud-based applications (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- Strong understanding of Performance Testing methodologies and NFRs.
- Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Strong scripting skills in Python or JavaScript.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
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Desirable Skills
- Kafka, IBM MQ, ELK Stack, Tableau.
- GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and Git.
- Experience embedding performance testing within CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of security and compliance considerations in testing.
Why Join?
- Flexible and hybrid working environment.
- Opportunity to work on large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
- Collaborative culture with strong career development opportunities.
- Available from both London and Leeds locations.
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