Performance Tester

esure Group; Reigate; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in the UK is seeking a Performance Tester to enhance their performance testing capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation and performance testing, particularly with tools like Gatling and JMeter. You will be involved in improving application performance and reliability within a multi-disciplinary team. This role includes a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and numerous employee benefits including medical insurance and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus flexible days

Company funded private medical insurance

Discounts on insurance products

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• A background in software testing and performance testing.
• Experience with object-oriented programming, preferably Java.
• Must have experience in automation testing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver automated performance testing to meet requirements.
• Build and maintain frameworks integrating with CI/CD.
• Proactively improve application performance and reliability.

Skills

Performance testing

Java

API testing

Automation testing

Selenium

SCRUM

Tools

Gatling

JMeter

k6

Job description

Ready to join a team that's leading the way in reshaping the future of insurance? Here at esure Group, we are on a mission to revolutionise insurance for good!

We’ve been providing Home and Motor Insurance since 2000, with over 2 million customers trusting us to keep them covered through our esure and Sheilas’ Wheels brands. With a bold dedication for digital innovation, we're transforming the way the industry operates and putting customers at the heart of everything we do.

Having completed our recent multi-year digital transformation, we’re now leveraging advanced technology and data-driven insights alongside exceptional service, to deliver personalised experiences that meet our customers ever-changing needs today and in the future.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Performance Tester to join our innovative technology department.

The Performance Tester will work collaboratively with wider teams to help, such as QA Engineers, DevOps, Platform Engineers and Software Engineers to develop and build esure’s future performance testing capability.

We are looking for a pure performance specialist, ideally with Gatling, or similar, experience and good knowledge of Java. This role isn’t just about writing scripts — it’s about diving deep into performance analysis, mastering debugging, and pinpointing exactly where the bottlenecks are holding things back

What you’ll do:

• Member of multi-discipline team shaping esure’s future performance testing capability
• Proactively improves application performance, reliability, processes and continuous improvement culture
• Defines, tests and reports NFRs across customer journeys and services
• Delivers automated performance, load, stress and endurance testing to meet requirements
• Uses leading tools like Gatling, JMeter and k6 for testing
• Builds and maintains frameworks integrating with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
• Creates and delivers end-to-end performance test strategies and plans
• Drives testing improvements, automation, and active engagement in testing communities

Qualifications

What we’d love you to bring:

• A background in software testing and performance testing
• Experience with object orientated programming, preferably Java, Selenium and TestNg/Junit. Experience with API testing is also essential.
• Must have experience in automation testing where you have actively created and maintained frameworks.
• Skilled in comprehending intricate systems that include API, serverless options, legacy Java platforms, and databases.
• Proficient in deciphering intricate systems that involve a blend of API, serverless solutions, outdated java infrastructures, and databases
• Previous background working within high traffic, highly transactional online environments
• Experience of working in an agile, SCRUM & Dev Ops delivery model

The Interview Process(subject to change):

• You’ll start with an introductory call with one of our Talent Partners. This is a ‘get to know you session’ and for you to explore the position in more detail.
• 1st stage interview: 30 minute interview with one of our QA Leads
• 2nd stage: 1 hour technical interview to showcase your automation and software engineering skills and experience with one of our QA Leads and Senior QA Engineers.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?:

• Competitive salary that reflects your skills, experience and potential.
• Discretionary bonus scheme that recognises your hard work and contributions to esure’s success.
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 flexible days and the ability to buy and sell further holiday.
• Our flexible benefits platform is loaded with perks to choose from, so you can build a personal toolkit to support your health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and finances.
• Company funded private medical insurance for qualifying colleagues.
• Fantastic discounts on our insurance products! 50% off for yourself and spouse/partner and 10% off for direct family members.
• We’ll elevate your career with hands‑on training, mentoring, access to our exclusive academies, regular career conversations, and expert partner resources.
• Driving good in the world couldn’t be more important to us. Our colleagues can use 2 volunteering days per year to support their local communities.
• Join our internal networks and communities to connect, learn, and share ideas with likeminded colleagues.
• We’re a proud supporter of the ABI’s ‘Make Flexible Work’ campaign and welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. Our hybrid working approach also puts you in the driving seat of how and where you do your best work.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We celebrate individuality and create spaces where unique backgrounds and experiences can come together. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, in turn enabling us to better serve our customers, community and build a stronger organisation. Our commitment to inclusion extends to every part of our business, from hiring practices to professional growth opportunities, ensuring equal access and support for all.