Performance Test Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by BrightBox Group
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Performance Tester role involves ensuring the performance and scalability of applications within central government projects. The candidate will design and implement testing strategies, execute tests, and collaborate with teams to optimize application performance. A proactive approach and strong experience with Government Digital Service standards are essential for success in this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement performance testing strategies and frameworks.
- Execute performance tests and analyse results to identify bottlenecks and performance issues.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure optimal application performance.
- Provide recommendations for performance optimisation based on testing outcomes.
- Document testing processes, results, and findings for future reference.
- Participate in regular meetings to discuss testing progress and outcomes with stakeholders.
- Expertise in Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and practises.
- Familiarity with performance testing tools and methodologies.
- Must hold valid SC Clearance to work on sensitive government projects.
- Flexibility to work two days in London per week.
Key Skills:
- Strong experience in performance testing.
- Knowledge of Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.
- Proficiency in performance testing tools and methodologies.
- Ability to analyse performance test results.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills.
- Active SC Clearance.
- Collaborative mindset for working with development and operations teams.
- Proactive approach to testing.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Role: Performance Tester
Location: Hybrid 2 days pw Onsite
Clearance: Must Hold Active SC Clearance
Outside IR35
Role Overview
We are seeking a Performance Tester to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in central government projects and will be responsible for ensuring the performance and scalability of our applications. This role requires a proactive approach to testing and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement performance testing strategies and frameworks.
- Execute performance tests and analyse results to identify bottlenecks and performance issues.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure optimal application performance.
- Provide recommendations for performance optimisation based on testing outcomes.
- Document testing processes, results, and findings for future reference.
- Participate in regular meetings to discuss testing progress and outcomes with stakeholders.
- Expertise in Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and practises.
- Familiarity with performance testing tools and methodologies.
- Must hold valid SC Clearance to work on sensitive government projects.
- Flexibility to work two days in London per week.