Job type
ContractLocation
BirminghamWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
TestingIndustry
Energy, Utilities & MiningPay
£400 per day Inside IR35
Quality Engineer – Performance & Resilience Management
Location: UK remote work (Very occasional office travel)
Contract: £400 to £450 p/d Inside IR35 contract
Contract: £400 to £450 p/d Inside IR35 contract
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer (Performance & Resilience Management) to lead non‑functional testing (NFR) activities within a major Energy & Utilities programme. This role involves overseeing performance testing across complex systems, ensuring stability, scalability, and resilience of critical applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the performance test team and manage day‑to‑day test activities.
- Conduct performance testing questionnaire evaluations.
- Prepare detailed Performance Test Plans and Performance Closure Reports.
- Gather and validate Non‑Functional Requirements (NFRs).
- Develop and maintain scripts using Python, Groovy, and custom code where required.
- Execute performance tests using recognised tools such as JMeter and LoadRunner.
- Monitor application performance using tools including Grafana, New Relic, AppDynamics, and ELK.
- Analyse performance test results, identify bottlenecks, and provide actionable recommendations to development teams.
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as an NFR Lead Tester.
- Strong background in performance testing and performance engineering.
- Hands‑on experience with:
- JMeter, LoadRunner
- Python, Groovy, custom scripting
- Grafana, New Relic, AppDynamics, ELK
- Ability to analyse performance issues and drive resolution with development teams.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
What you need to do now
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