Performance & Automation Test Engineer | Java | Tech for Good | Edinburgh (Hybrid)
Up to £70,000 + Bonus + 15% Pension + 35hr Week + Private Healthcare
A tech for good organisation based in Edinburgh is looking for an experienced Performance & Automation Test Engineer to join their growing hybrid team. This is a great chance to work on highly used platforms that make a real difference in people’s lives using modern tools, in a collaborative team, with brilliant benefits.
🚀 Why this role?
* Lead on performance, functional and non-functional test automation across multiple squads.
* Contribute to the design and development of test frameworks used across high-impact platforms.
* Be part of a mission-led company delivering smart, sustainable solutions for thousands of users across the UK.
* Work in a forward-thinking engineering culture that embraces automation, observability and modern dev practices.
🛠️ Tech Stack You'll Work With
* Core: Java (essential), JavaScript or TypeScript (bonus)
* Performance Testing: Custom frameworks, traffic analysis, monitoring tools
* Testing Tools: Playwright, Cypress or similar (performance testing more important for this role)
* Infrastructure: APIs, databases, CICD pipelines
* Cloud/DevOps: AWS, Kubernetes (desirable), Git
✅ What They’re Looking For
* Strong experience as an Performance Tester or Automation Engineer, with a solid grasp of Java
* Proven track record in building and maintaining performance and automation test frameworks
* Experience with backend testing, APIs, CICD, and data driven testing
* A collaborative mindset: someone who enjoys mentoring, problem-solving and working closely with devs and stakeholders
🌟 Nice to Have
* Familiarity with observability tools, logging, and analysing system behaviour in production
* Experience with cloud environments (AWS preferred) and containerised apps (Docker/Kubernetes)
* Exposure to JavaScriptTypeScript and frontend automation tools
🏢 Working Model
* Based on the outskirts of Edinburgh (close to tram, train, and with free parking)
* Hybrid: 3 days onsite for collaboration, 2 days remote
🎁 What You’ll Get
* Up to £70,000 salary (depending on experience)
* 15% employer pension contribution
* Annual bonus
* 35-hour working week
* 28 days holiday + bank holidays
* Private healthcare
💬 Sound interesting?
Apply now or get in touch with Stuart Manderson on 0131 510 1500 for more information.