Lead Performance Test Engineer
Are you ready to take the lead in shaping performance testing strategies for high-impact projects? This is an exciting opportunity for a Lead Performance Test Engineer to work on innovative customer solutions, with strong investment in training, tools, and technology. You'll play a key role in driving product quality, solving complex problems, and ensuring systems perform seamlessly at scale.
Why this role stands out
Work on innovative customer projects that make a real impact
Opportunity for career progression and leadership growth
Access to the latest test tools, cloud technologies, and automation frameworks
Ongoing investment in training and professional development
Hybrid working model for flexibility and work-life balanceWhat you'll do
Analyse business scenarios and performance requirements
Design and execute performance test scripts, workload models, and monitoring metrics
Identify bottlenecks and recommend performance tuning improvements
Deliver detailed test reports and actionable insights
Champion best practices and testing strategies within a global teamWhat you'll bring
10+ years' experience in performance testing, software R&D, or systems engineering
Strong experience with tools such as K6, LoadRunner, JMeter
In-depth knowledge of databases, cloud-based web architectures, and automation
Practical skills in C#, Web API testing, Azure and modern test methodologies
Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and data analysis skillsDesirable extras
Exposure to Elasticsearch/Kibana, JavaScript, Git, Azure DevOps
Knowledge of Linux/Unix environments
Experience with security or performance non-functional testing
Familiarity with Power BI, reporting tools, and advanced data analysisLocation: Southampton. Hampshire. Hybrid. 2 days onsite.
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