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. Hit apply to upload your CV. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy