Performance Test Engineer (JMeter) - 90% Remote Working - 6-month FTC in Slough

Job Title: Performance Test Engineer (6 month FTC)

Sector: Test consultancy specialising in financial services

Essential Skills: Performance testing using JMeter

Location: Primarily remote with c1 day per month in the consultancy office in Berkshire & client visits when requested

Salary: £50,000/annum + benefits

Start Date: We require someone to start ASAP

Saffron QA is the recruitment partner to a successful and expanding software testing consultancy. The organisation has a reputation for providing high calibre software testing services within the financial services sector.

We are in the market for a Performance Test Engineer with previous experience of designing and developing performance testing solutions and have sound knowledge/experience of either JMeter or Gatling. You will be working across a range of financial services and AI based projects

The ideal candidate will be keen to progress their career in a consulting environment, where they can contribute to multiple projects, using a range of tools and technologies. You will be responsible for supporting the consultancy on test automation proof of concepts as well as presenting and demoing solutions to clients.

We are looking for a candidate with the following experience;

• Experience of Performance testing using JMeter and designing performance testing solutions.
• Good Java programming skills.
• Experience of a performance monitoring tool.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of the Quality Engineering process, including the implementation of best practices and strategies.
• Create and maintain code and documentation for project work.
• Provide regular status updates and reports on testing progress to the Test Manager and stakeholders.

This position is being offered on a fixed term contract basis for an initial 6-month period and offers a salary of up to £50,000/annum. This is an immediate vacancy and we need someone available to start ASAP.

*Must hold British passport or ILR due to background checking process. No Visa sponsorship available.