Overview
In this role you will lead performance testing for critical applications, applying end-to-end performance engineering across cloud, hybrid, and on‑prem environments. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design and execute load, performance, and stress tests, align with non-functional requirements, and drive efficiency through platform performance initiatives. You will mentor junior team members and progressively integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines, leveraging monitoring and diagnostics tools to identify bottlenecks and improve system scalability. This role offers impactful work on core apps within a security‑conscious, forward‑thinking team. A clear SC clearance is required.
Responsibilities
- Lead performance testing for core critical apps
- Own Performance Test Engineering across multiple systems
- Design and execute performance, load and stress tests using JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner
- Ensure tests align with non-functional requirements
- Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines
- Monitor and troubleshoot using Grafana, Splunk, New Relic, Dynatrace
- Identify bottlenecks and drive efficiency through platform performance engineering
- Mentor and share skills with junior team members
Key requirements
- Around three years’ experience leading performance testing with JMeter
- Azure / Cloud experience (ADF useful but not essential)
- OAT and Functional Test Automation using Selenium, Playwright, Cucumber in Agile
- SC clearance (current)
- Experience with end-to-end performance testing across architectures
- Familiarity with Grafana, Prometheus, Jenkins, CI/CD
- collaboration
- mentoring/junior staff
- problem-solving
- JMeter
- LoadRunner
- Gatling
Senior Performance Test Engineer (SC Cleared) in London employer: VIQU Limited
Join a leading Investment Banking firm in London, where you will thrive in a dynamic hybrid work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work on complex projects that make a real impact in the financial sector. Our inclusive work culture values your contributions and encourages you to take ownership of your projects, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful career path.
