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Advanced Specialist, Quality Assurance Engineer

Posted 7 Days Ago
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Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in United Kingdom
Entry level
Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in United Kingdom
Entry level
Design, execute, and automate performance and stress tests for TOpS applications. Analyze results to identify bottlenecks, collaborate with developers on solutions, maintain testing frameworks, ensure coverage for critical integrations and releases, and support occasional out-of-hours testing during business-critical periods.
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Role: Advanced Specialist, Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: London, Manchester OR Rotherham, United Kingdom. 

This role aligns with positions typically advertised in the external market as Senior Performance Test Engineer, Performance Test Engineer OR Performance & Automation Test Engineer

Job Summary
Drive the performance, scalability, and reliability of TOpS applications by designing, executing, and automating performance tests. Collaborate with engineering teams to identify bottlenecks and ensure our systems meet demanding business and user expectations.
 

Key Responsibilities
•    Design and execute performance and stress tests for TOpS applications, focusing on responsiveness and stability under load.
•    Analyse test results, identify performance bottlenecks, and work with developers to resolve issues.
•    Develop and maintain automated performance testing scripts and frameworks tailored to TOpS platforms.
•    Ensure test coverage for critical integrations and high-visibility releases.
•    Support occasional out-of-hours testing during business-critical periods.
 

Required Skills and Competencies
•    Performance testing (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar tools)
•    Test automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Java, or equivalent)
•    Analytical problem-solving and root cause analysis
•    Defect tracking and requirements analysis
•    Collaboration and effective communication in Agile teams
•    Pearson Power Skills: Adaptability (Intermediate), Artificial Intelligence (Effective), Learning to Learn (Intermediate)
 

Qualifications (Education & Experience)
•    Experience designing and executing performance tests for complex applications
•    Hands-on expertise with performance testing tools and automation frameworks
•    Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
•    Experience working in Agile delivery environments
•    Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
 

Direct Reports
None
 

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