Role & seniority: Senior Performance Tester (Active SC Cleared)

Stack / tools: AWS-based cloud environment; performance testing tools: JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner, k6 (or equivalent); APIs/HTTP, databases, messaging, caching; logs/monitoring; CI/CD integration

Top 3 responsibilities

Design and execute load, stress, volume, soak, and scalability tests for large-scale services
Analyze performance results, logs, and metrics; identify bottlenecks; raise defects with technical evidence
Prepare/maintain performance test scripts and runbooks; execute tests in AWS non-production; collaborate with developers, architects, platform and operations; contribute to test reports and defect triage

Must-have skills

Proven, hands-on performance testing for enterprise-scale systems
Proficiency with JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner, or k6; strong understanding of APIs, HTTP, databases, messaging, caching
Ability to analyze logs/monitoring data; knowledge of backend/distributed system performance
Experience in Agile/hybrid delivery; in regulated or high-assurance environments
Active SC clearance

Nice-to-haves

Experience integrating performance testing with CI/CD
AWS/cloud-native performance testing in production-like or non-prod environments
Experience with test reporting, defect triage, and performance-related documentation
Location & work type: Location not specified; work in governed environments for UK government clients; delivery-focused r

Full Description

Job Description

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens.

We are driven by user-centred design, agile delivery, and a commitment to building innovative digital services that truly matter.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Performance Tester (Active SC Cleared) to deliver hands-on load and performance testing across large-scale digital services and backend applications.

This is a technical, delivery-focused role operating in structured and governed environments where performance, resilience, and scalability are critical to service success. The successful candidate will have experience working with cloud-based distributed services and performance testing within AWS-hosted environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design and execute load, stress, volume, soak, and scalability tests Analyse performance results, logs, and system metrics to identify bottlenecks Gather and validate performance Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs), volumetrics, and capacity assumptions Prepare and maintain performance test scripts and execution runbooks Execute performance tests in cloud-hosted (AWS) non-production environments Raise performance defects with clear technical evidence Support CI/CD integration for performance testing where required Contribute to test reports, defect triage, and test completion evidence Collaborate closely with developers, architects, platform, and operations teams

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong experience in performance testing of enterprise-scale systems

Hands-on delivery experience using tools such as

JMeter
Gatling
LoadRunner
k6 (or equivalent)

Solid understanding of

APIs and HTTP protocols
Databases
Messaging systems
Caching mechanisms
Backend and distributed system performance characteristics
Experience analysing logs and monitoring data
Familiarity with Agile and hybrid delivery models
Experience working in regulated or high-assurance environments
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.

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Lead Performance Tester ( SC Cleared/ SC Eligible )