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!