At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse and validate performance for large-scale billing systems in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a leading enterprise transformation programme in Reading, UK.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive contract rate, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate in an Agile/DevOps setting with potential for multi-vendor exposure.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring system stability and performance under pressure.
- Qualifications: 5-10 years in Performance Testing with strong skills in JMeter or LoadRunner.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We are currently looking for an experienced Performance Tester to support a large-scale enterprise transformation programme focused on billing systems, integrations, and dual-run operations.
Location: Reading, UK (Hybrid – 2 days onsite)
Duration: 6 Month Contract
This role will focus on non-functional validation, ensuring system scalability, throughput, response times, and stability under real-world and peak load conditions.
Key Responsibilities- Analyse performance testing requirements including user load, throughput, and transaction volumes
- Prepare Performance Test Strategy and Test Plans aligned to delivery milestones
- Design and develop performance test scripts using JMeter and/or LoadRunner
- Execute load, stress, endurance, and volume testing
- Monitor application performance using Dynatrace, AppDynamics, or Azure Monitor
- Analyse results and identify bottlenecks and system limitations
- Produce performance reports and tuning recommendations
- Manage performance defects through to resolution
- Support dual-run validation to ensure stable billing operations
- Validate high-volume transactions across multiple integrated systems
- 5–10 years in Performance Testing / Non-functional Testing
- Strong experience with JMeter, LoadRunner, or NeoLoad
- Strong understanding of workload modelling and performance engineering
- Experience in Agile / DevOps environments
- Experience with high-volume enterprise systems
- Utilities domain experience
- Billing systems experience
- Strong stakeholder management
- Multi-vendor delivery experience
Performance Tester in Reading employer: DCV Technologies
Join a forward-thinking company in Reading, UK, where as a Performance Tester, you will be part of a dynamic team driving a large-scale enterprise transformation programme. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values innovation and continuous learning, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and development. With a hybrid working model, you can enjoy the flexibility of working from home while still engaging with your colleagues in the office, making it an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
