Staines, United Kingdom | Posted on 08/10/2026
Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, and more to deliver innovative digital services that matter.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Performance Tester to deliver hands‑on load and performance testing across large-scale digital services and backend applications, with experience of working with cloud‑based distributed services.
This is a technical, delivery-focused role operating in structured and governed environments where performance, resilience, and scalability are critical to service success.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and execute load, stress, volume, soak, and scalability tests
- Analyse performance results, logs, and system metrics to identify bottlenecks
- Gather and Validate performance NFRs, volumetrics, and capacity assumptions
- Prepare and maintain performance test scripts and execution runbooks
- Execute tests in cloud-hosted (AWS) non-production environments
- Raise performance defects with clear technical evidence
- Support CI/CD integration for performance testing where required
- Contribute to test reports, defect triage, and test completion evidence
- Work closely with developers, architects, platform, and operations teams
- Strong experience in performance testing of enterprise systems
- Hands‑on delivery using tools such as JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner, k6 (or equivalent)
Scope & Accountability
- Responsible for hands‑on performance test design and execution
- Owns quality and accuracy of assigned test artefacts and results
- Contributes analysis and recommendations but does not hold final assurance authority
- Works under the direction of a Lead Performance Tester or Test Manager
- Accountable for timely delivery of agreed performance testing activities
Solid understanding of:
- APIs, HTTP, databases, messaging, caching
- Backend and distributed system performance characteristics
- Experience analysing logs and monitoring data
- Familiarity with Agile and hybrid delivery models
- Experience working in regulated or high‑assurance environments
- Experience with APM tools (e.g. Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Elastic Search with Kibana/Grafana across digital services )
- Public‑sector or large programme delivery experience
- Familiarity with GDS
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation . We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from under‑representated communities , and those seeking flexible working arrangements .
As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer , we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.
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Senior Performance Tester employer: Scrumconnect Limited
Scrumconnect Consulting is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of London. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, employees are encouraged to enhance their skills through continuous learning and participation in Agile practices. The company offers competitive benefits and a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact cutting-edge AI-driven services.
