Performance Test Engineer

Performance Test Engineer - Outside IR35 - 6 month initial contract - London/hybrid - up to £525 per day

We're looking for an experienced Performance Test Engineer to lead and deliver end-to-end performance testing for a modern web platform built on a microservices architecture.

Key responsibilities:

• Define and implement the performance testing strategy.
• Design and execute load, stress, endurance, and capacity tests.
• Develop and maintain test scripts using JMeter or similar tools.
• Identify and analyse performance bottlenecks across applications and services.
• Work closely with Development, QA, and DevOps teams to resolve issues and improve scalability.
• Produce clear performance reports and recommendations for stakeholders.

Required experience:

• Proven performance testing experience in web-based environments.
• Strong knowledge of performance testing frameworks and methodologies.
• Experience with microservices and API-driven applications.
• Hands-on expertise with JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, NeoLoad, or k6.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and stakeholder communication skills.

Reasonable Adjustments:

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