Performance Test Engineer (Closing Date 5 June 2025)

hackajob; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Performance Test Engineer to join their team in Leeds. This role involves conducting performance testing using tools like JMeter and LoadRunner, analyzing results, and collaborating with various teams to optimize applications. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in performance testing methodologies and tools, along with excellent collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in performance testing.
• Proficiency in performance testing tools like JMeter and LoadRunner.
• Strong knowledge of performance testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Performance, Volume, and Load testing of applications.
• Analyze test results and provide optimization recommendations.
• Collaborate with teams to implement performance improvements.

Skills

Performance testing

Load testing

API testing

Security testing

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

ISTQB / ISQI / ISEB Foundation level qualification

Tools

JMeter

LoadRunner

Eggplant Performance

Gatling

Tableau

Kafka

Oracle Database

Java

C#

Python

Job description

Performance Test Engineer (Closing Date 5 June 2025)

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hackajob is collaborating with Bank of England to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.

Responsibilities

• Conducting Performance, Volume, and Load testing of essential applications using tools like JMeter and LoadRunner.
• Performing Functional, API, and Security testing using existing automation frameworks.
• Crafting and implementing performance test scenarios to identify areas of improvement and bottlenecks.
• Analyzing test results, identifying performance issues, and providing optimization recommendations.
• Collaborating with developers, engineers, and system architects to implement performance improvements.
• Detailing and tracking defects, collaborating closely with the Senior Test Manager and product teams for timely bug fixes.
• Contributing to the Performance Test Strategy and defining process improvements.

Skills / Experience

Minimum Criteria

• Demonstrable experience in performance testing, including volume and load testing.
• Proven history as a Performance Test Engineer with successful optimizations.
• Proficiency in performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, Eggplant Performance, or Gatling.
• Experience in API, security, and UI test scripts using automation frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of performance testing methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Experience with Tableau queries, ELK monitoring, API performance testing, and crafting payment loads for ISO messages.
• Familiarity with Kafka, IBM MQ, and ACE.
• Expertise in performance monitoring tools and languages like Java, C#, Python, .Net.
• Broad knowledge of technologies such as XBRL, HTML, VB, .NET, XML, Java, Web Services, SOA, SOAP, Unix/Linux, SAP, Oracle, SQL, and SharePoint.
• Solid grasp of Oracle Database architecture and JVM tuning.

Essential Criteria

Candidates with the following experience will have an added advantage:

• Ability to address complex performance issues effectively.
• Confidence in learning and integrating complex business processes.
• Strong collaboration skills with diverse teams including DevOps engineers, collaborators, customers, and partners.
• Experience with Data bricks, ADF, and fabric.
• Experience with Oracle ERP solutions like HR, ORC.
• Exposure to generative AI.
• Participation in activities such as roadshows and hackathons, focusing on continuous improvement.

Desirable Criteria

We value candidates who have achieved the following:

• Degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related fields.
• ISTQB / ISQI / ISEB Foundation level qualification.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to work with a world-class team on ambitious projects critical to the nation's financial stability. Join us in delivering an outstanding performance testing strategy that will shape our future innovations!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance

Industries

• Software Development

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Location

Leeds, England, United Kingdom