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Rate- $85/hr. Location- Onsite in Austin, TX NO SUBCONTRACTING ALLOWED (CANDIDATES SUBMITTED MUST BE A W-2 EMPLOYEE OF YOUR ORGANIZATION)! Duration- 12 mos. Job Title- SAP Performance Engineer Job Description- 1. 5+ years of professional work experience in performance engineering with exposure in SAP systems 2. Strong experience in performance testing of SAP … applications 3. Should have exposure on S4 HANA implementations 4. Strong knowledge of one or more programming languages 5. Strong knowledge of performance tuning of SQL queries 6. Experience with APM tools like Dynatrace, AppD and Splunk What are the top 3 skills required for this role? 1. Experience in SAP HANA Performance engineering 2. Strong Performance Engineering background 3. Strong performance testing expertise Years of Experience: 5+ Years of Experience More ❯

Head of Performance & Reliability Engineering Full-Time - Hybrid (3 days in Cambridgeshire) Up to £95,000 + Bonus This is an exceptional opportunity to join a major organisation at a pivotal stage in their digital transformation. As Head of Performance & Reliability Engineering You'll shape strategy, lead performance testing and chaos engineering initiatives, and … embed reliability best practices across engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure teams. This is a senior, strategic leadership role focused on system excellence, observability, and continuous improvement. Ideal Candidate: Proven experience leading Performance Engineering, Reliability, or SRE functions Deep expertise in performance testing methodologies (load, stress, spike, soak) Strong hands-on background with LoadRunner and Dynatrace (plus tools … such as NeoLoad, k6, or JMeter) Skilled in chaos engineering , resilience testing , and system scalability Experience defining and managing SLOs, SLIs, and error budgets Strong knowledge of distributed systems , cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and microservice architectures Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and embed performance and reliability into the SDLC Inspirational leader with experience building, mentoring More ❯

Performance Test Engineer (Python Automation for large-scale, low-latency, distributed VoD/Avod streaming video systems) Remote Europe/UK Location: Remote (Europe & UK only) Full-Time | 6-Month Contract | Start Date: within 1-2 weeks 325-350pd IR35 Outside TBC Were seeking a hands-on Performance Test Engineer/Performance Tester with Strong Python … and automation expertise to design, build, and execute the performance testing strategy for a high-scale, ad-serving platform built on Akka-based Java microservices. Ideally Required to build automated load frameworks using Locust (Python). Its important to the end client that suitable candidates have solid experience in the streaming domain and with issues related to handling millions … of concurrent users, and that they are strongly focused on performance testing (rather than focussed on other testing areas such as automation. Youll work closely with developers and DevOps engineers to simulate realistic traffic at scale, ensure sub-50ms latency under millions of concurrent users, and drive system optimizations across cloud infrastructure and code. This is a technical, high More ❯

Performance Test Engineer (Python Automation for large-scale, low-latency, distributed VoD/Avod streaming video systems) Remote Europe/UK Location: Remote (Europe & UK only) Full-Time | 6-Month Contract | Start Date: within 1-2 weeks £325-350pd IR35 Outside TBC We’re seeking a hands-on Performance Test Engineer/Performance Tester with Strong … Python and automation expertise to design, build, and execute the performance testing strategy for a high-scale, ad-serving platform built on Akka-based Java microservices. Ideally Required to build automated load frameworks using Locust (Python). It’s important to the end client that suitable candidates have solid experience in the streaming domain and with issues related to … handling millions of concurrent users, and that they are strongly focused on performance testing (rather than focussed on other testing areas such as automation. You’ll work closely with developers and DevOps engineers to simulate realistic traffic at scale, ensure sub-50ms latency under millions of concurrent users, and drive system optimizations across cloud infrastructure and code. This is More ❯

Head of Performance & Reliability EngineeringFull-Time - Hybrid (3 days in Cambridgeshire) Up to £95,000 + Bonus This is an exceptional opportunity to join a major organisation at a pivotal stage in their digital transformation. As Head of Performance & Reliability Engineering You'll shape strategy, lead performance testing and chaos engineering initiatives, and embed reliability … best practices across engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure teams. This is a senior, strategic leadership role focused on system excellence, observability, and continuous improvement. Ideal Candidate: Proven experience leading Performance Engineering, Reliability, or SRE functions Deep expertise in performance testing methodologies (load, stress, spike, soak) Strong hands-on background with LoadRunner and Dynatrace (plus tools such as … NeoLoad, k6, or JMeter) Skilled in chaos engineering , resilience testing , and system scalability Experience defining and managing SLOs, SLIs, and error budgets Strong knowledge of distributed systems , cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and microservice architectures Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and embed performance and reliability into the SDLC Inspirational leader with experience building, mentoring, and enabling More ❯

Performance Test Engineer (Python Automation for large-scale, low-latency, distributed systems Remote Europe) Location: Remote (Europe & UK only) Full-Time | 6-Month Contract | Start Date: within 1-2 weeks £350pd IR35 Outside TBC We're seeking a hands-on Performance Test Engineer with Strong Python and automation expertise to design, build, and execute the performance testing … latency under millions of concurrent users, and drive system optimizations across cloud infrastructure and code. This is a technical, high-impact role ideal for someone passionate about distributed systems performance, automation, and data-driven tuning. Profile: 3-5+ years of performance engineering for large-scale, low-latency, distributed systems. Proven success meeting p95/p99 latency … strong documentation and collaboration skills. Based in EU or UK with English (C1 or higher). Nice to have: Java, Bash scripting, Terraform. Key Responsibilities: Define and execute comprehensive performance test plans (load, stress, spike, soak, scalability, failover). Model real-world streaming traffic patterns (burstiness, fan-out, cache behavior, cold-start, geo distribution). Build automated load frameworks More ❯

Performance & Reliability Manager – Software House – Peterborough/Hybrid The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications. (Key skills: Performance Engineering, Reliability Engineering, SRE, Load Testing, Observability, Chaos Testing, Cloud Platforms, Microservices, Leadership, CI/CD, APM Tools) Are you a technology leader passionate about driving performance, scalability, and reliability across … complex software platforms? Do you thrive in high-growth environments where innovation, engineering excellence, and resilience are core values? If so, this is a rare opportunity to define the performance strategy for a fast-moving, product-focused software house. Our client, a leading Software House based in Peterborough, is seeking a Performance & Reliability Manager to lead its … global performance and reliability initiatives. This role offers the chance to shape the technical vision for scalable, high-performing systems that underpin enterprise-grade software solutions used by clients worldwide. As Performance & Reliability Manager, you'll lead cross-functional teams across development, DevOps, and infrastructure, embedding performance and resilience best practices throughout the software lifecycle. You'll More ❯

Performance & Reliability Director - Software House - Peterborough/Hybrid (Key skills: Performance Engineering, Reliability Engineering, SRE, Load Testing, Observability, Chaos Testing, Cloud Platforms, Microservices, Leadership, CI/CD, APM Tools) Are you a technology leader passionate about driving performance, scalability, and reliability across complex software platforms? Do you thrive in high-growth environments where innovation, engineering excellence, and resilience are core values? If so, this is a rare opportunity to define the performance strategy for a fast-moving, product-focused software house. Our client, a leading Software House based in Peterborough, is seeking a Performance & Reliability Director to lead its global performance and reliability initiatives. This role offers the chance to shape … the technical vision for scalable, high-performing systems that underpin enterprise-grade software solutions used by clients worldwide. As Performance & Reliability Director, you'll lead cross-functional teams across development, DevOps, and infrastructure, embedding performance and resilience best practices throughout the software lifecycle. You'll oversee system profiling, capacity planning, and test strategies - ensuring every release meets the More ❯

Software Engineer London, UK 85,000 basic plus bonus Were looking for a Software Engineer to join a team that specialise in optimising large-scale, high-performance systems used by demanding clients worldwide. Youll work across the full delivery lifecycle, from profiling and tuning code, to rethinking architectures ensuring software runs with maximum speed, minimal memory usage, and rock … youll dive deep into complex systems, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements that make a measurable difference for clients. What youll be doing Profiling and optimising existing code to boost performance and reduce memory footprint Designing and implementing performance enhancements for high-throughput, low-latency systems Working with Product, Engineering, and Clients to understand and meet performance targets Creating and maintaining automated performance and load testing frameworks Mentoring engineers on writing efficient, scalable, and maintainable code Contributing to architectural decisions that directly impact performance and reliability What were looking for Solid experience in software engineering with strong experience in Python, Java, or C# Proven track record of performance tuning in large-scale More ❯

Software Engineer London, UK 85,000 basic plus bonus Were looking for a Software Engineer to join a team that specialise in optimising large-scale, high-performance systems used by demanding clients worldwide. Youll work across the full delivery lifecycle, from profiling and tuning code, to rethinking architectures ensuring software runs with maximum speed, minimal memory usage, and rock … youll dive deep into complex systems, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements that make a measurable difference for clients. What youll be doing Profiling and optimising existing code to boost performance and reduce memory footprint Designing and implementing performance enhancements for high-throughput, low-latency systems Working with Product, Engineering, and Clients to understand and meet performance targets Creating and maintaining automated performance and load testing frameworks Mentoring engineers on writing efficient, scalable, and maintainable code Contributing to architectural decisions that directly impact performance and reliability What were looking for Solid experience in software engineering with strong experience in Python, Java, or C# Proven track record of performance tuning in large-scale More ❯

Software Engineer London, UK £85,000 basic plus bonus We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join a team that specialise in optimising large-scale, high-performance systems used by demanding clients worldwide. You’ll work across the full delivery lifecycle, from profiling and tuning code, to rethinking architectures ensuring software runs with maximum speed, minimal memory usage … dive deep into complex systems, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements that make a measurable difference for clients. What you’ll be doing Profiling and optimising existing code to boost performance and reduce memory footprint Designing and implementing performance enhancements for high-throughput, low-latency systems Working with Product, Engineering, and Clients to understand and meet performance targets Creating and maintaining automated performance and load testing frameworks Mentoring engineers on writing efficient, scalable, and maintainable code Contributing to architectural decisions that directly impact performance and reliability What we’re looking for Solid experience in software engineering with strong experience in Python, Java, or C# Proven track record of performance tuning in large More ❯

Software Engineer London, UK £85,000 basic plus bonus We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join a team that specialise in optimising large-scale, high-performance systems used by demanding clients worldwide. You’ll work across the full delivery lifecycle, from profiling and tuning code, to rethinking architectures ensuring software runs with maximum speed, minimal memory usage … dive deep into complex systems, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements that make a measurable difference for clients. What you’ll be doing Profiling and optimising existing code to boost performance and reduce memory footprint Designing and implementing performance enhancements for high-throughput, low-latency systems Working with Product, Engineering, and Clients to understand and meet performance targets Creating and maintaining automated performance and load testing frameworks Mentoring engineers on writing efficient, scalable, and maintainable code Contributing to architectural decisions that directly impact performance and reliability What we’re looking for Solid experience in software engineering with strong experience in Python, Java, or C# Proven track record of performance tuning in large More ❯

Software Engineering Manager – £90k + Progression to COO | Basingstoke | Hybrid (3 Days Onsite) We’re hiring on behalf of our client for a strategic and delivery-focused Software Engineering Manager to lead a growing development organisation in Basingstoke. This is a brand-new leadership role with a clear path to COO-level progression , offering the chance to shape … engineering direction, culture, and performance from the ground up.You’ll oversee global teams across Development, Testing, DevOps, and BAU Support, driving technical excellence, delivery discipline, and people-first leadership. Working closely with Product, Sales, and Customer Delivery, you’ll ensure engineering is aligned with business goals and release cycles. Key Responsibilities: Lead and scale high-performing engineering teams Own technical architecture, code quality, and system resilience Champion engineering standards and governance in regulated environments Drive delivery across Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies Collaborate cross-functionally to support pre-sales, implementation, and support Shape a high-trust, high-performance engineering culture What We’re Looking For: 10+ years in software engineering, 5+ in More ❯

Junior Software Engineer London, UK 85,000 basic plus bonus Were looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join a team that specialise in optimising large-scale, high-performance systems used by demanding clients worldwide. Youll work across the full delivery lifecycle, from profiling and tuning code, to rethinking architectures ensuring software runs with maximum speed, minimal memory usage … youll dive deep into complex systems, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements that make a measurable difference for clients. What youll be doing Profiling and optimising existing code to boost performance and reduce memory footprint Designing and implementing performance enhancements for high-throughput, low-latency systems Working with Product, Engineering, and Clients to understand and meet performance targets Creating and maintaining automated performance and load testing frameworks Mentoring engineers on writing efficient, scalable, and maintainable code Contributing to architectural decisions that directly impact performance and reliability What were looking for A few years commercial experience in software engineering with strong experience in Python, Java, or C# Proven track record of performance tuning More ❯

Software Engineering Manager – £90k + Progression to COO | Basingstoke | Hybrid (3 Days Onsite) We’re hiring on behalf of our client for a strategic and delivery-focused Software Engineering Manager to lead a growing development organisation in Basingstoke. This is a brand-new leadership role with a clear path to COO-level progression , offering the chance to shape … engineering direction, culture, and performance from the ground up. You’ll oversee global teams across Development, Testing, DevOps, and BAU Support, driving technical excellence, delivery discipline, and people-first leadership. Working closely with Product, Sales, and Customer Delivery, you’ll ensure engineering is aligned with business goals and release cycles. Key Responsibilities: Lead and scale high-performing … engineering teams Own technical architecture, code quality, and system resilience Champion engineering standards and governance in regulated environments Drive delivery across Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies Collaborate cross-functionally to support pre-sales, implementation, and support Shape a high-trust, high-performance engineering culture What We’re Looking For: 10+ years in software engineering, 5+ More ❯

Ultra-Low Latency C++ Engineer | High-Frequency Trading Salary: £150k-£225k Total compensation: £250k-500k depending on performance and seniority A leading quant/systematic trading firm have multiple headcount for Ultra-Low Latency C++ Engineers to join their High-Frequency Trading team in London. The teams focus is building ultra-low-latency systems operating at global scale. They … re seeking experienced C++ engineers passionate about performance optimization and elegant system design where nanoseconds matter! What You'll Do: Design and optimize latency-critical C++ systems across trading, market data, and infrastructure components Performance engineering at every layer: CPU, cache, memory, and network Profile, benchmark, and fine-tune system behaviour under real-world conditions Collaborate with … hardware and FPGA engineers on end-to-end architecture design Kernel-level optimization and low-level systems tuning Required: 5+ years developing performance-critical C++ applications (modern C++ standards) Strong systems programming and low-level understanding Expertise in Linux internals, kernel tuning, and low-level profiling tools Genuine curiosity about hardware behaviour, networking, and system optimization Why Join: Work More ❯

Ultra-Low Latency C++ Engineer | High-Frequency Trading Salary: £150k-£225k Total compensation: £250k-500k depending on performance and seniority A leading quant/systematic trading firm have multiple headcount for Ultra-Low Latency C++ Engineers to join their High-Frequency Trading team in London. The teams focus is building ultra-low-latency systems operating at global scale. They … re seeking experienced C++ engineers passionate about performance optimization and elegant system design where nanoseconds matter! What You'll Do: Design and optimize latency-critical C++ systems across trading, market data, and infrastructure components Performance engineering at every layer: CPU, cache, memory, and network Profile, benchmark, and fine-tune system behaviour under real-world conditions Collaborate with … hardware and FPGA engineers on end-to-end architecture design Kernel-level optimization and low-level systems tuning Required: 5+ years developing performance-critical C++ applications (modern C++ standards) Strong systems programming and low-level understanding Expertise in Linux internals, kernel tuning, and low-level profiling tools Genuine curiosity about hardware behaviour, networking, and system optimization Why Join: Work More ❯

Ultra-Low Latency C++ Engineer | High-Frequency Trading Salary: £150k-£225k Total compensation: £250k-500k depending on performance and seniority A leading quant/systematic trading firm have multiple headcount for Ultra-Low Latency C++ Engineers to join their High-Frequency Trading team in London. The teams focus is building ultra-low-latency systems operating at global scale. They … re seeking experienced C++ engineers passionate about performance optimization and elegant system design where nanoseconds matter! What You'll Do: Design and optimize latency-critical C++ systems across trading, market data, and infrastructure components Performance engineering at every layer: CPU, cache, memory, and network Profile, benchmark, and fine-tune system behaviour under real-world conditions Collaborate with … hardware and FPGA engineers on end-to-end architecture design Kernel-level optimization and low-level systems tuning Required: 5+ years developing performance-critical C++ applications (modern C++ standards) Strong systems programming and low-level understanding Expertise in Linux internals, kernel tuning, and low-level profiling tools Genuine curiosity about hardware behaviour, networking, and system optimization Why Join: Work More ❯

Ultra-Low Latency C++ Engineer | High-Frequency Trading Salary: £150k-£225k Total compensation: £250k-500k depending on performance and seniority A leading quant/systematic trading firm have multiple headcount for Ultra-Low Latency C++ Engineers to join their High-Frequency Trading team in London. The teams focus is building ultra-low-latency systems operating at global scale. They … re seeking experienced C++ engineers passionate about performance optimization and elegant system design where nanoseconds matter! What You'll Do: Design and optimize latency-critical C++ systems across trading, market data, and infrastructure components Performance engineering at every layer: CPU, cache, memory, and network Profile, benchmark, and fine-tune system behaviour under real-world conditions Collaborate with … hardware and FPGA engineers on end-to-end architecture design Kernel-level optimization and low-level systems tuning Required: 5+ years developing performance-critical C++ applications (modern C++ standards) Strong systems programming and low-level understanding Expertise in Linux internals, kernel tuning, and low-level profiling tools Genuine curiosity about hardware behaviour, networking, and system optimization Why Join: Work More ❯

Ultra-Low Latency C++ Engineer | High-Frequency Trading Salary: £150k-£225k Total compensation: £250k-500k depending on performance and seniority A leading quant/systematic trading firm have multiple headcount for Ultra-Low Latency C++ Engineers to join their High-Frequency Trading team in London. The teams focus is building ultra-low-latency systems operating at global scale. They … re seeking experienced C++ engineers passionate about performance optimization and elegant system design where nanoseconds matter! What You'll Do: Design and optimize latency-critical C++ systems across trading, market data, and infrastructure components Performance engineering at every layer: CPU, cache, memory, and network Profile, benchmark, and fine-tune system behaviour under real-world conditions Collaborate with … hardware and FPGA engineers on end-to-end architecture design Kernel-level optimization and low-level systems tuning Required: 5+ years developing performance-critical C++ applications (modern C++ standards) Strong systems programming and low-level understanding Expertise in Linux internals, kernel tuning, and low-level profiling tools Genuine curiosity about hardware behaviour, networking, and system optimization Why Join: Work More ❯

Junior Software Engineer London, UK £85,000 basic plus bonus We're looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join a team that specialise in optimising large-scale, high-performance systems used by demanding clients worldwide. You'll work across the full delivery lifecycle, from profiling and tuning code, to rethinking architectures ensuring software runs with maximum speed, minimal … dive deep into complex systems, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements that make a measurable difference for clients. What you'll be doing Profiling and optimising existing code to boost performance and reduce memory footprint Designing and implementing performance enhancements for high-throughput, low-latency systems Working with Product, Engineering, and Clients to understand and meet performance targets Creating and maintaining automated performance and load testing frameworks Mentoring engineers on writing efficient, scalable, and maintainable code Contributing to architectural decisions that directly impact performance and reliability What we're looking for A few years commercial experience in software engineering with strong experience in Python, Java, or C# Proven track record of performance More ❯

Junior Software Engineer London, UK £85,000 basic plus bonus We’re looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join a team that specialise in optimising large-scale, high-performance systems used by demanding clients worldwide. You’ll work across the full delivery lifecycle, from profiling and tuning code, to rethinking architectures ensuring software runs with maximum speed, minimal … dive deep into complex systems, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements that make a measurable difference for clients. What you’ll be doing Profiling and optimising existing code to boost performance and reduce memory footprint Designing and implementing performance enhancements for high-throughput, low-latency systems Working with Product, Engineering, and Clients to understand and meet performance targets Creating and maintaining automated performance and load testing frameworks Mentoring engineers on writing efficient, scalable, and maintainable code Contributing to architectural decisions that directly impact performance and reliability What we’re looking for A few years commercial experience in software engineering with strong experience in Python, Java, or C# Proven track record of performance More ❯

Junior Software Engineer London, UK £85,000 basic plus bonus We're looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join a team that specialise in optimising large-scale, high-performance systems used by demanding clients worldwide. You'll work across the full delivery lifecycle, from profiling and tuning code, to rethinking architectures ensuring software runs with maximum speed, minimal … dive deep into complex systems, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements that make a measurable difference for clients. What you'll be doing Profiling and optimising existing code to boost performance and reduce memory footprint Designing and implementing performance enhancements for high-throughput, low-latency systems Working with Product, Engineering, and Clients to understand and meet performance targets Creating and maintaining automated performance and load testing frameworks Mentoring engineers on writing efficient, scalable, and maintainable code Contributing to architectural decisions that directly impact performance and reliability What we're looking for A few years commercial experience in software engineering with strong experience in Python, Java, or C# Proven track record of performance More ❯

Junior Software Engineer London, UK £85,000 basic plus bonus We’re looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join a team that specialise in optimising large-scale, high-performance systems used by demanding clients worldwide. You’ll work across the full delivery lifecycle, from profiling and tuning code, to rethinking architectures ensuring software runs with maximum speed, minimal … dive deep into complex systems, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements that make a measurable difference for clients. What you’ll be doing Profiling and optimising existing code to boost performance and reduce memory footprint Designing and implementing performance enhancements for high-throughput, low-latency systems Working with Product, Engineering, and Clients to understand and meet performance targets Creating and maintaining automated performance and load testing frameworks Mentoring engineers on writing efficient, scalable, and maintainable code Contributing to architectural decisions that directly impact performance and reliability What we’re looking for A few years commercial experience in software engineering with strong experience in Python, Java, or C# Proven track record of performance More ❯

Junior Software Engineer London, UK £85,000 basic plus bonus We’re looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join a team that specialise in optimising large-scale, high-performance systems used by demanding clients worldwide. You’ll work across the full delivery lifecycle, from profiling and tuning code, to rethinking architectures ensuring software runs with maximum speed, minimal … dive deep into complex systems, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements that make a measurable difference for clients. What you’ll be doing Profiling and optimising existing code to boost performance and reduce memory footprint Designing and implementing performance enhancements for high-throughput, low-latency systems Working with Product, Engineering, and Clients to understand and meet performance targets Creating and maintaining automated performance and load testing frameworks Mentoring engineers on writing efficient, scalable, and maintainable code Contributing to architectural decisions that directly impact performance and reliability What we’re looking for A few years commercial experience in software engineering with strong experience in Python, Java, or C# Proven track record of performance More ❯