About Company
Join a dynamic team at the forefront of digital innovation. Career.zycto is revolutionizing how businesses approach scalable and reliable software solutions, and we believe that exceptional performance is the cornerstone of user trust and satisfaction. For a Performance Test Engineer, this means diving into complex architectures, identifying bottlenecks before they impact users, and directly contributing to products that stand up to real-world demands. We foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and technical excellence, making it the ideal environment for those passionate about pushing the boundaries of system performance and ensuring flawless user experiences. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping the future of our robust platforms.
Job Description
Career.zycto is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Performance Test Engineer to join our growing team in Bristol. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the scalability, reliability, and responsiveness of our critical software applications. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing comprehensive performance test strategies across various platforms, identifying bottlenecks, and collaborating closely with development teams to resolve performance issues.
This position calls for an individual with a deep understanding of performance testing methodologies, tools, and best practices. You will work within an agile environment, contributing to all phases of the software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to deployment. Your day-to-day will involve creating detailed performance test plans, developing automated test scripts using industry-standard tools, analyzing complex performance data, and providing actionable insights to optimize application performance. You will also be responsible for establishing performance baselines, conducting load, stress, and endurance tests, and ensuring that our applications meet stringent performance non-functional requirements.
We are looking for someone who is not just a tester, but a true performance advocate – someone who can proactively identify potential performance risks, suggest architectural improvements, and champion a performance-first mindset throughout the engineering organization. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to the evolution of our testing frameworks, and make a significant impact on the quality and user experience of our products. If you are passionate about pushing systems to their limits, solving complex performance challenges, and driving continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply and become a key player in our innovative team.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and execute comprehensive performance test strategies and plans for various applications and systems.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance automated performance test scripts using relevant tools and programming languages.
- Conduct various types of performance tests including load, stress, scalability, endurance, and spike testing.
- Monitor system resources and application performance metrics during test execution.
- Analyze performance test results, identify bottlenecks, root causes of performance issues, and suggest optimization strategies.
- Collaborate closely with development, operations, and architecture teams to ensure performance requirements are met and issues are resolved.
- Create detailed performance test reports, presenting findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Establish performance benchmarks and baselines, and track performance trends over time.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of performance testing processes, tools, and methodologies.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in performance engineering and testing.
Required Skills
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in performance testing and engineering.
- Proficiency with performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, k6, or similar.
- Strong understanding of performance testing methodologies, metrics, and best practices.
- Experience with performance monitoring tools (e.g., Dynatrace, New Relic, Prometheus, Grafana).
- Solid understanding of software architecture, web technologies, databases, and operating systems.
- Ability to analyze complex data and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks effectively.
- Experience with scripting/programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, C#) for test script development.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating performance tests into the release process.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
- Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- ISTQB or other relevant testing certifications.
- Experience with database performance tuning (SQL, NoSQL).
- Previous experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Generous paid time off and public holidays.
- Private health and dental insurance.
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications.
- Flexible working hours and potential for hybrid work arrangements.
- Modern, collaborative office space with excellent amenities.
- Regular team social events and company-sponsored activities.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee assistance program.
How to Apply
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to a forward-thinking team, please click on the application link below to submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role. We look forward to hearing from you!
