Performance & Automation Test Engineer | Java | Tech for Good | Edinburgh (Hybrid)

Performance & Automation Test Engineer | Java | Tech for Good | Edinburgh (Hybrid)Up to £70,000 + Bonus + 15% Pension + 35hr Week + Private HealthcareA tech for good organisation based in Edinburgh is looking for an experienced Performance & Automation Test Engineer to join their growing hybrid team. This is a great chance to work on highly used platforms that make a real difference in people’s lives using modern tools, in a collaborative team, with brilliant benefits.🚀 Why this role?Lead on performance, functional and non-functional test automation across multiple squads.Contribute to the design and development of test frameworks used across high-impact platforms.Be part of a mission-led company delivering smart, sustainable solutions for thousands of users across the UK.Work in a forward-thinking engineering culture that embraces automation, observability and modern dev practices.🛠️ Tech Stack You\’ll Work WithCore: Java (essential), JavaScript or TypeScript (bonus)Performance Testing: Custom frameworks, traffic analysis, monitoring toolsTesting Tools: Playwright, Cypress or similar (performance testing more important for this role)Infrastructure: APIs, databases, CICD pipelinesCloud/DevOps: AWS, Kubernetes (desirable), Git✅ What They’re Looking ForStrong experience as an Performance Tester or Automation Engineer, with a solid grasp of JavaProven track record in building and maintaining performance and automation test frameworksExperience with backend testing, APIs, CICD, and data driven testingA collaborative mindset: someone who enjoys mentoring, problem-solving and working closely with devs and stakeholders🌟 Nice to HaveFamiliarity with observability tools, logging, and analysing system behaviour in productionExperience with cloud environments (AWS preferred) and containerised apps (Docker/Kubernetes)Exposure to JavaScriptTypeScript and frontend automation tools🏢 Working ModelBased on the outskirts of Edinburgh (close to tram, train, and with free parking)Hybrid: 3 days onsite for collaboration, 2 days remote🎁 What You’ll GetUp to £70,000 salary (depending on experience)15% employer pension contributionAnnual bonus35-hour working week28 days holiday + bank holidaysPrivate healthcare💬 Sound interesting?Apply now or get in touch with Stuart Manderson on 0131 510 1500 for more information.