Senior Test Engineer – Performance Testing Specialist

Are you a passionate performance engineering expert looking to make a real impact Were looking for a Senior Test Engineer to join our team and take ownership of performance testing across a diverse range of projects. 

In this role you will define and drive performance testing strategies lead hands-on test execution and provide clear insights that shape high-quality software delivery. Youll collaborate with developers architects and product teams to ensure performance and non-functional requirements are embedded from design through to release. 

You will also play a key role in uplifting our test practicementoring engineers improving frameworks and integrating performance testing into CI/CD pipelines and quality gates. 

What Youll Do 

• Drive performance testing across multiple projects including load stress soak and scalability tests. 
• Design execute and analyse performance tests identifying risks early in the SDLC and providing clear actionable insights 
• Develop and maintain performance and automation test frameworks including version control and code quality practices. 
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to embed non-functional requirements. 
• Integrate performance testing into CI/CD pipelines release processes and quality gates. 
• Communicate test strategies results and recommendations clearly to stakeholders. 
• Mentor testers and contribute to enhancing our performance testing capability. 

Qualifications :

• 3 years experience in a senior testing role with ownership of test delivery. 
• Strong hands-on experience with tools such as JMeter Gatling k6 with ability to explore and adopt other tools as required. 
• Programming/scripting experience (Java JavaScript TypeScript Python etc.). 
• Experience building or enhancing automated/performance test frameworks. 
• Solid understanding of the SDLC and Agile/DevOps environments. 
• Practical exposure to AI-assisted testing tools. 
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with ability to work independently and collaboratively. 
• SC eligibility or clearance. 

Desirable Skills 

• Experience designing automation frameworks from the ground up. 
• Strong all-round testing knowledge with exposure to exploratory functional non-functional integration and acceptance testing. 
• Experience with cloud environments such as AWS or Azure. 
• Familiarity with observability tools like Dynatrace Grafana App Insights CloudWatch with experience defining and building dashboards with DevOps teams. 
• Experience mentoring or contributing to a testing practice. 

Additional Information :

Why Version 1

At Version 1 we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing professional growth and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme where employees collectively benefit from a share of our companys profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and peoples individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension Private Healthcare Cover Life Assurance Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts Bike to Work Fitness classes Mindfulness Workshops Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance enhanced maternity/paternity leave marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance incentivised certifications and accreditations including AWS Microsoft Oracle and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1s Annual Excellence Awards & Call-Out platform.
• Environment Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time