Performance Test Architect – Utilities / Operational Technology
Contract: 12 months | Inside IR35
Start: ASAP
We are hiring an experienced Performance Test Architect for a major UK energy utility delivering a large-scale Operational Technology (OT) transformation programme. You will own performance testing end to end across critical grid operations systems, working with multiple vendors and client stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and own the end-to-end performance testing approach, strategy and test plans
- Elicit and document non-functional and performance test requirements with business and technical stakeholders
- Hands-on scripting, test execution and results analysis
- Performance testing of OT systems such as SCADA, OMS, ADMS and GIS
- Use monitoring tools (Splunk, AppDynamics, Dynatrace) for in-depth performance analysis, bottleneck identification and troubleshooting
- Manage multi-vendor stakeholders and act as the key client liaison for performance testing
- Provide clear progress updates, risk assessments and actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders
- 12+ years in Performance Testing and Performance Engineering
- Hands-on Operational Technology performance testing experience across SCADA, OMS, ADMS and/or GIS
- Strong end-to-end performance testing experience: approach, scripting, execution and reporting
- Experience with performance tools such as LoadRunner, JMeter or NeoLoad
- Experience with at least one APM/monitoring tool: Splunk, AppDynamics or Dynatrace
- Proven multi-vendor stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills
- Utilities / energy domain experience (electricity distribution, network operators)
- Experience with ADMS platforms such as GE PowerOn, Siemens Spectrum or Schneider EcoStruxure ADMS
- Experience on ADMS/OMS upgrade or migration programmes
- Must have the right to work in the UK (British citizen, ILR or EU Settled Status). Visa sponsorship is not available.
- Must be able to work on-site in Reading 2 days per week
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Performance Test Architect – Utilities / OT (SCADA, ADMS, OMS) in Reading employer: Ampstek
Ampstek is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where your expertise in D365 Finance & Operations will be valued and nurtured. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work on impactful global projects, all while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of our dynamic location.
