Performance Test Engineer

Accenture; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company in Newcastle is seeking a Performance Test Engineer to design and execute performance testing for diverse clients. The role involves leading test activities and collaborating with agile teams. Strong experience with performance and analytics tooling is essential. The company offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and a range of benefits including vacation and medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

25 days vacation per year

Private medical insurance

3 extra days leave for charitable work

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in performance testing and related tools.
• Strong background in analytics tools relevant for performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance testing activities and analysis.
• Identify and mitigate performance issues.
• Present test results to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with agile project teams.
• Integrate performance data into client analytics.

Skills

Performance tooling expertise (JMeter, NeoLoad, etc.)

Analytics tooling experience (Splunk, Google Analytics, etc.)

Defect/issue lifecycle tools (JIRA, Bugzilla, etc.)

Technical analysis skills

Leadership in test strategy implementation

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Job description

Performance Test engineer - Newcastle

Company: Accenture
Location: Newcastle, tyne and wear, united kingdom
Date posted: 2025‑11‑28
Valid through: 2026‑02‑26
Employment type: full‑time

Job summary

As a Performance Test Engineer, you will design, execute and analyse non‑functional test workloads to support Accenture’s delivery of high‑quality services to a variety of private and public sector clients. The role is on‑site at Accenture’s Newcastle Cobalt Business Park (three days per week) with hybrid working enabled.

Key responsibilities

• Lead preparation, execution and review of performance testing activities.
• Identify issues, risks and recommend mitigating actions.
• Analyse results and present clear, easy‑to‑read reports to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project teams using agile and/or waterfall principles.
• Support the integration of performance data into client‑facing analytics.

Required skills and experience

• Skilled in performance tooling such as JMeter, NeoLoad, LoadRunner, Rational PerfTester, K6 or Workload Scheduler.
• Experience with analytics tooling such as Splunk, Google Analytics, Dynatrace, Grafana or Kibana.
• Defect/issue lifecycle experience with JIRA, Bugzilla or HP ALM.
• Strong technical curiosity and the ability to conduct deep technical analysis of infrastructure performance.
• Proven leadership in implementing non‑functional test strategies and test plans.
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and work under tight deadlines.

Benefits

Competitive base salary + package, 25 days vacation per year, private medical insurance, 3 extra days leave for charitable work and comprehensive benefits package.

Accenture is an inclusive, diversity‑focused global professional services company. Candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or veteran status.