Performance Tester

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global financial institution as a Performance Tester and take advantage of a unique opportunity to cross-train into Loan IQ. This role offers a fully paid 2-year engagement, providing hands-on training and exposure to high-impact projects in a dynamic environment. You'll gain valuable experience with performance testing tools, Java programming, and CI/CD integration while working in a hybrid model that supports flexible hours. If you're ready to elevate your career in the banking and financial services sector, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Structured Loan IQ training

Long-term career development

Qualifications

• Proficiency in performance testing tools and strong Java skills.
• Experience with REST/SOAP API testing and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct performance testing on REST applications and manage load testing.
• Create custom test frameworks and scripts using Java.

Skills

Performance Testing Tools (JMeter, LoadRunner)

Load and Stress testing

REST/SOAP API Testing

Java skills

CI/CD integration

APPD, JConsole

SQL knowledge

Test Data Management

Tools

Cucumber

Selenium

TeamCity

GitLab CI

Job description

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We're Hiring: Performance Tester – Cross-Training into Loan IQ

Location: Must be within a commutable distance to Radbroke (Hybrid)

Ready to future-proof your Performance Tester career? We’re offering a rare opportunity to cross-train into Loan IQ, one of the most in-demand platforms in the banking and financial services space.

This is a 2-year fully paid engagement with a leading global financial institution, where you’ll receive hands-on training and work on high-impact projects in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proficiency with Performance Testing Tools (JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar) for simulating high loads on REST applications
• Experience with managing Load and Stress testing on REST/web and standalone Java applications
• Experience with REST/SOAP API and standalone Java API testing, experience with Cucumber, Selenium automation tools
• Strong Java skills for creating custom test frameworks and scripts
• Experience integrating performance tests into CI/CD pipelines (TeamCity, GitLab CI, etc.)
• Ability to use APPD, JConsole tools to identify bottlenecks
• Knowledge of SQL
• Test Data Management – Creating and managing bulk test data for performance scenarios

Nice to have:

• Understanding database performance and query optimization
• Basic understanding of security testing principles
• Knowledge of Python, Groovy, or similar for test automation for managing load test scripts
• Skills in creating dashboards and reports to communicate performance test results
• Domain knowledge: Banking, Financial Services, Lending (Very nice to have – understanding the wholesale lending lifecycle)

What You’ll Gain:

• 8–10 weeks of structured Loan IQ training
• Real-world experience with a global leader in financial services
• Hybrid working model (flexible working hours, subject to manager approval)
• Long-term career development in a high-demand area