Senior Performance Testers

Blue Pearl HQ; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in Johannesburg is seeking experienced Senior Performance Testers to support various strategic projects. The successful candidates will play a vital role in improving software delivery timelines and quality through performance and non-functional testing. Ideal applicants should have at least 5 years of experience as a Performance Tester, hands-on expertise with LoadRunner, and possess an ISTQB certification. This position requires onsite work in Johannesburg, providing an opportunity to contribute to performance engineering initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Performance Tester.
• Hands-on experience using LoadRunner for performance testing.
• ISTQB Foundation certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze non-functional requirements for testing.
• Develop and maintain performance test plans and scripts.
• Execute performance tests and analyze outcomes.

Skills

Performance Testing

LoadRunner

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

BTech in Information Technology or equivalent

Tools

LoadRunner

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking two experienced Senior Performance Testers to support multiple strategic projects currently in execution across the organization. These initiatives span areas such as business separation, digitization, generation turnaround, distribution, and commercial transformation.

The successful candidates will form part of the Testing Centre of Excellence (TCoE), a centralized testing function within Group IT that provides independent, specialist testing services to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Testing resources will be assigned across multiple projects, playing a critical role in improving delivery timelines, system performance, and overall software quality.

Key Responsibilities

Performance & Non-Functional Testing

• Analyze and understand non-functional requirements
• Define the approach and methodology for non-functional testing
• Produce detailed Performance Test Plans
• Design, develop, and maintain load, stress, and performance test cases and procedures
• Develop and maintain non-functional test scripts
• Execute performance tests and analyze results
• Log defects and manage retesting through to closure
• Maintain the non-functional test script repository
• Plan, execute, and report on all performance-related testing activities within assigned projects
• Support broader performance engineering activities as required

Tools & Environment Management

• Evaluate, select, and recommend appropriate performance testing tools
• Set up, configure, and manage the performance testing tool suite
• Work closely with Technical Architecture, Infrastructure, and Tools teams
• Support walkthroughs and inspections of load and stress test procedures

Minimum Requirements

• ISTQB Foundation certification
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience as a Performance Tester
• Minimum 5+ years’ hands-on experience using LoadRunner
• BTech in Information Technology or an equivalent qualification
• Strong experience in non-functional testing within complex environments
• Ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously
• Willingness to be based onsite at MWP, Johannesburg

Training & Knowledge Sharing

• Participate in TCoE knowledge-sharing sessions
• Contribute to skills transfer and continuous improvement initiatives within the testing team

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
• Strong documentation and reporting capability
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality delivery