Contractor job Performance Engineer

Performance Engineer
6 Month contract initially + Extensions
Based: Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite in Swindon
Rate: £Market rates p/d - (via Umbrella company)

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Performance Engineer to join the team.
The ideal candidate will have experience with containerised environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices performance testing.
* Knowledge of database performance tuning (SQL, NoSQL).
* Exposure to security and compliance considerations in performance engineering
* load, stress, scalability, and endurance testing to evaluate system behaviour under different conditions

Key Responsibilities;
* Data Analysis, Capacity Planning, Performance Metrics, and Scalability Testing. Ability to analyse system performance metrics, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
* Workload Modelling : Extracting data from production environments to understand user behaviour and system usage patterns .Designing performance test scenarios that mimic real-world usage, including peak loads and typical user interactions and continuously analysing test results and adjusting workload models to ensure accuracy and relevance
* Database Management: Strong understanding of database performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization
* Programming Skills: Knowledge of any programming languages such as Python, or any other language for scripting and automation
* Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve performance issues
* Performance Testing: Proficiency in performance testing tools like LoadRunner, JMeter, and Gatling to simulate user load and identify bottlenecks.

Key Skills & experience:
* Docker, Kubernetes, SQL, DevOps. CI/CD.
* JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling.
* Monitor and analyse system performance using APM tools such as New Relic, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, or Splunk

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:
* Design, develop, and execute performance test plans, scripts, and scenarios
* using tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling.
* Identify performance bottlenecks, conduct root cause analysis, and suggest
* optimisations for software applications, databases, and infrastructure.
* Work closely with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to ensure
* performance best practices are integrated into the software development
* lifecycle (SDLC).
* Monitor and analyse system performance using APM tools such as New Relic,
* Dynatrace, AppDynamics, or Splunk.

This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible.


LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.