Non-functional Tester/Performance Tester

Damia Group Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech consulting firm is seeking a Non-functional/Performance Tester for a 12-month contract in Leeds. The role involves planning and executing testing activities for digital services, focusing on quality and performance. The ideal candidate has proficiency in Typescript, strong testing experience, and excellent problem-solving skills. This position requires SC clearance and offers a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Typescript and test automation frameworks.
• Strong experience in functional and non-functional testing techniques.
• Ability to evaluate results and communicate findings.
• Experience in identifying and prioritising defects.
• Knowledge of testing tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Undertake test planning activities including test definition.
• Design and execute functional and non-functional testing techniques.
• Lead work into process improvements.
• Mentor team members on testing practices.

Skills

Proficiency in Typescript and test automation frameworks

Strong experience in functional and non-functional testing techniques

Ability to critically evaluate results and communicate findings

Demonstrated experience in identifying and prioritising defects

Knowledge of various testing tools and methodologies

Creative problem-solving skills

Job description

Job Title: Non-functional Tester/Performance Tester

Contract Length: 12 Months

Location: Hybrid, 60% LEEDS office only

Job Type: Inside Ir35 Contract

Clearance: An SC clearance must in place before starting this position.

About the role

As a performance tester you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, stability, and performance of digital services for the client. This role will focus on planning, defining, and executing testing activities across a range of functional and non-functional requirements. Working within a risk-based testing approach, the postholder will contribute to automation frameworks, improve testing practices, and support delivery teams in identifying and resolving defects that could impact business-critical services.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake test planning activities including discovery capture, test definition, and estimation of test effort.
• Design and execute a wide range of functional and non-functional testing techniques.
• Identify, raise awareness of, and assess risks arising from automation test results.
• Implement and improve test frameworks to build confidence in delivery outcomes.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to communicate test results and recommendations.
• Lead investigative work into issues and opportunities in existing processes, driving improvements.
• Make informed decisions on test environments and tools, ensuring suitability for project needs.
• Identify defects, report findings to the business, and help prioritise them based on severity and impact.
• Mentor and advise other team members on testing practices, tools, and frameworks.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Proficiency in Typescript and test automation frameworks.
• Strong experience in functional and non-functional testing techniques.
• Ability to critically evaluate results and communicate findings clearly to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and prioritising defects in complex systems.
• Knowledge of a variety of testing tools, environments, and methodologies.
• Creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to ask the right questions and challenge assumptions.
• Experience leading investigative work into process improvements.

Desirable:

• Experience in public sector or large-scale digital transformation projects.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery methods and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of risk-based testing approaches.

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