Contract Non-Functional Tester - eDV Cleared

Searchability; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 112,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability is seeking a Non-Functional Tester for a 12-month contract in Cheltenham. The role focuses on performance, resilience, scalability and reliability, with eDV clearance required and hybrid working.

You will plan and execute non-functional test strategies, conduct performance, load and stress testing, analyze results, and contribute to automated testing approaches within a complex technical environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in non-functional testing across performance, load and stress testing.
• Ability to analyse system performance and identify bottlenecks.
• Experience with test automation and scripting in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute non-functional test strategies and scenarios.
• Perform performance, load and stress testing.
• Assess system performance, capacity and scalability.
• Identify bottlenecks and issues, report findings clearly.
• Collaborate with software engineers and testers on test approaches.
• Support automated testing approaches and tooling improvements.

Skills

Non-Functional Testing

Performance Testing

Load Testing

Stress Testing

Test Automation

Scripting

Job description

NON-FUNCTIONAL TESTER – eDV CLEARED

NEW CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE FOR A NON-FUNCTIONAL TESTER WITH EDV CLEARANCE

• Role: Non-Functional Tester
• Location: Cheltenham
• Working Pattern: Hybrid
• Clearance: eDV Clearance
• Contract: 12 months initially
• Rate: Up to £700 per day

I'm currently working with a leading organisation within the National Security space who are looking for an experienced Non-Functional Tester to join their team on an initial 12-month contract.

THE ROLE

You'll be responsible for supporting the testing of complex systems, with a focus on non-functional requirements including performance, resilience, scalability and reliability.

The role will involve:

• Planning and executing non-functional test strategies and scenarios
• Performance, load and stress testing
• Assessing system performance, capacity and scalability
• Identifying bottlenecks and performance issues
• Analysing test results and producing clear reports
• Working closely with Software Engineers, Test Engineers and technical stakeholders
• Supporting the development and maintenance of automated test approaches
• Contributing to continuous improvement of testing processes and tooling

EXPERIENCE

• Strong experience in Non-Functional Testing
• Experience across performance, load and/or stress testing
• Experience analysing system performance and identifying bottlenecks
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies
• Experience with test automation and/or scripting
• Comfortable working within complex technical environments
• eDV Clearance is essential

12-month initial contract | Up to £700 per day | Cheltenham | Hybrid