Senior Performance Test Analyst (London)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Performance Test Engineer to deliver high-quality testing services across complex systems and applications. The role focuses on ensuring application stability, scalability, and performance through structured performance testing practices within an Agile environment.

Key Experience Minimum 4+ years’ experience in performance testing, including simulation, analysis, and execution Proven experience delivering end-to-end testing cycles (SIT, UAT, Sprint testing) Strong background in Financial Services environments (Insurance experience advantageous) Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams with full QA lifecycle ownership Experience building and maintaining performance testing frameworks Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Experience collaborating with distributed teams and third-party vendors Technical Skills Strong expertise in performance testing tools such as JMeter and LoadRunner Ability to design and execute load, stress, regression, and scalability tests Experience with performance monitoring and analysis tools Solid programming/scripting skills in Java, Python, or Shell Experience using Git, Bitbucket, and Jenkins for test automation and execution Ability to develop and maintain performance testing frameworks and scripts Understanding of test analysis techniques and test strategy design Core Competencies Strong ownership mindset with ability to work independently Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with stakeholder engagement ability Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in root cause analysis Ability to manage workload under pressure and meet tight deadlines Strong attention to quality with a continuous improvement mindset Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver in complex environments Effective influencing and collaboration across technical and non-technical teams Ability to work with ambiguity and translate requirements into test solutions Professional approach to client-facing and stakeholder interactions Strong team player with mentoring and coaching capability

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