Performance Tester

Noir Consulting; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial-adjacent technology provider in Peterborough is seeking a detail-oriented Performance Tester to enhance system reliability. You will develop performance test strategies using tools like LoadRunner and Dynatrace, working in an Agile environment. The role requires at least three years of experience in performance engineering, particularly in large-scale Microsoft settings. Competitive salary range is £50,000 - £65,000 plus bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in performance engineering or system testing.
• Experience in large-scale Microsoft-based environments is preferred.
• Proficient in LoadRunner's VuGen, Controller, and Analysis components.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute performance test strategies using LoadRunner, Dynatrace, and Splunk.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to validate non-functional requirements.
• Analyse application logs, metrics, and traces to deliver insights.

Skills

Performance Testing

LoadRunner

VuGen

Dynatrace

Splunk

SQL Server

.NET Framework

IIS

Windows Server

Agile

Test Analysis

System Monitoring

Scalability Testing

Financial Services

Application Performance Engineering

Job description

Performance Tester - Financial Technology - Peterborough / Hybrid

(Key skills: Performance Testing, LoadRunner, VuGen, Dynatrace, Splunk, SQL Server, .NET Framework, IIS, Windows Server, Agile, Test Analysis, System Monitoring, Scalability Testing, Financial Services, Application Performance Engineering)

Are you a meticulous Performance Tester with a passion for precision, scalability, and delivering smooth digital experiences? Are you looking to apply your technical expertise within a fast-paced, regulated environment where system reliability is critical to business success? If so, this opportunity could be the perfect fit.

Our client is a leading financial-adjacent technology provider based in Peterborough, supporting high-volume enterprise platforms across payroll, HR, and compliance systems. As part of their continued investment in operational excellence, they are seeking a Performance Tester to join their performance engineering function and ensure that critical applications meet stringent scalability, performance and availability requirements.

In this role, you'll be responsible for developing and executing performance test strategies using industry-standard tools including LoadRunner, Dynatrace and Splunk. Working within an Agile delivery model, you'll collaborate closely with developers, engineers and QA specialists to validate non-functional performance requirements and support the early detection and resolution of bottlenecks. You'll help build out usage models that emulate real-world traffic and usage patterns, run structured load tests, and analyse application logs, metrics and traces to deliver meaningful insights.

To succeed, you'll have at least three years of technical experience in performance engineering or system testing, preferably gained in a large-scale Microsoft-based environment. You will be proficient in LoadRunner's VuGen, Controller and Analysis components, and comfortable working with distributed applications built on .NET Framework, SQL Server, IIS, and Windows Server. Strong analytical thinking, experience with monitoring tools such as Dynatrace, and a proactive, detail-focused mindset will also be essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company operating at enterprise scale, where your expertise will directly contribute to platform stability and customer satisfaction. You'll be working in a collaborative, Agile team culture, with access to modern tools and the freedom to innovate as you help shape the future of system performance across financial technology platforms.

Location: Peterborough, UK / Hybrid working
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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