Advanced Specialist, Quality Assurance Engineer

Pearson; Greater London, Manchester, Rotherham; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Specialist, Quality Assurance Engineer to drive performance, scalability, and reliability of TOpS applications in London, Manchester or Rotherham.

You will design, execute, and automate performance tests, analyzing results to identify bottlenecks and collaborating with engineering to ensure responsive, stable systems for high-visibility releases. Occasional out-of-hours testing may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and executing performance tests for complex applications
• Hands-on expertise with performance testing tools and automation frameworks
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Responsibilities

• Design and execute performance and stress tests for TOpS applications, focusing on responsiveness and stability under load.
• Analyse test results, identify performance bottlenecks, and work with developers to resolve issues.
• Develop and maintain automated performance testing scripts and frameworks tailored to TOpS platforms.
• Ensure test coverage for critical integrations and high-visibility releases.
• Support occasional out-of-hours testing during business-critical periods.

Skills

Performance testing

Test automation scripting

Analytical problem-solving

Defect tracking & requirements

Agile collaboration

Adaptability

Artificial Intelligence

Learning to Learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

JMeter

LoadRunner

Python

Java

Job description

Role: Advanced Specialist, Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: London, Manchester OR Rotherham, United Kingdom.

This role aligns with positions typically advertised in the external market as Senior Performance Test Engineer, Performance Test Engineer OR Performance & Automation Test Engineer

Job Summary

Drive the performance, scalability, and reliability of TOpS applications by designing, executing, and automating performance tests. Collaborate with engineering teams to identify bottlenecks and ensure our systems meet demanding business and user expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute performance and stress tests for TOpS applications, focusing on responsiveness and stability under load.

• Analyse test results, identify performance bottlenecks, and work with developers to resolve issues.

• Develop and maintain automated performance testing scripts and frameworks tailored to TOpS platforms.

• Ensure test coverage for critical integrations and high-visibility releases.

• Support occasional out-of-hours testing during business-critical periods.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Performance testing (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar tools)

• Test automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Java, or equivalent)

• Analytical problem-solving and root cause analysis

• Defect tracking and requirements analysis

• Collaboration and effective communication in Agile teams

• Pearson Power Skills: Adaptability (Intermediate), Artificial Intelligence (Effective), Learning to Learn (Intermediate)

Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Experience designing and executing performance tests for complex applications

• Hands-on expertise with performance testing tools and automation frameworks

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Experience working in Agile delivery environments

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Direct Reports

None

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