Performance Tester at Valcon Group UK, London/Remote, 6 Months, £400 per day

£400 per day
6 Months or more Information Technology

Contract Description

Job Title: Performance Tester (Contract)
Location: Remote/Hybrid (as required)
Rate: £400 (Inside IR35)
Start Date: Immediate

Hybrid role - London office 1/2 a week.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Performance Tester to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with performance testing tools, cloud platforms, and programming languages, alongside excellent analytical and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, execute, and analyse performance tests to assess system reliability, scalability, and responsiveness.
  • Utilize JMeter and LoadRunner (essential) to create and execute performance test scripts.
  • Work with Azure Load Testing and other monitoring tools such as App Insights, Perfmon, SentryOne, and Kibana for log analysis.
  • Develop performance test scripts in C#, SQL, Java, and Python (Python being less critical).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to proactively identify performance risks and bottlenecks.
  • Work within Microsoft Azure (preferred) or another cloud platform.
  • Provide clear and effective reporting on test results, identifying trends, risks, and areas for improvement.
  • Independently manage workload, ensuring proactive planning, scheduling, and risk mitigation.
  • Report and manage defects efficiently while working in an Agile environment.

Key Skills & Experience:

Essential:

  • Strong experience with JMeter and LoadRunner for performance testing.
  • Proficiency in at least two of the following: C#, SQL, Java, Python.
  • Experience in performance monitoring and log analysis tools (eg, Perfmon, SentryOne, Kibana).
  • Ability to work independently, with a proactive and self-sufficient approach.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to provide clear reporting.

Preferred:

  • Experience with Azure Load Testing (or similar cloud-based testing tools).
  • Prior experience working on Microsoft Azure cloud platform (other cloud experience also considered).

Contract Details:

  • Rate: £400 (Inside IR35).
  • Duration: Initial 6 months contract with potential extension.
  • Start Date: Immediate. Hybrid role 1/2 a week in London Office.

If you are an experienced Performance Tester looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!