Senior Performance & Automation Test Engineer

Pearson; Greater London, Manchester, Rotherham; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Specialist, Quality Assurance Engineer to drive performance, scalability, and reliability of TOpS applications in London, Manchester or Rotherham.

You will design, execute, and automate performance tests, analyzing results to identify bottlenecks and collaborating with engineering to ensure responsive, stable systems for high-visibility releases. Occasional out-of-hours testing may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and executing performance tests for complex applications
• Hands-on expertise with performance testing tools and automation frameworks
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Responsibilities

• Design and execute performance and stress tests for TOpS applications, focusing on responsiveness and stability under load.
• Analyse test results, identify performance bottlenecks, and work with developers to resolve issues.
• Develop and maintain automated performance testing scripts and frameworks tailored to TOpS platforms.
• Ensure test coverage for critical integrations and high-visibility releases.
• Support occasional out-of-hours testing during business-critical periods.

Skills

Performance testing

Test automation scripting

Analytical problem-solving

Defect tracking & requirements

Agile collaboration

Adaptability

Artificial Intelligence

Learning to Learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

JMeter

LoadRunner

Python

Java

Job description

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Specialist, Quality Assurance Engineer to drive performance, scalability, and reliability of TOpS applications in London, Manchester or Rotherham.

You will design, execute, and automate performance tests, analyzing results to identify bottlenecks and collaborating with engineering to ensure responsive, stable systems for high-visibility releases. Occasional out-of-hours testing may be required.