Performance Test Engineer - Python, Locust, automation
Nationwide, United Kingdom
PCR Digital
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 strategy for a high-scale, ad-serving platform built on Akka-based Java microservices. Required to build automated load frameworks using Locust (Python). 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 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 SLAs under high concurrency (millions of RPS). Strong Python and automation expertise - able to More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £325 - £350/day Outside IR35 (TBC)
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