Performance Testing Lead

• Plan, define and execute end-to-end performance and non-functional testing strategies
• Establish and implement a clear QA and performance testing vision
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, define performance acceptance criteria
• Execute and manage performance tests, analyse results, and communicate findings
• Define and track testing metrics, processes, tools and reporting mechanisms
• Work closely with product owners and development teams to resolve performance issues
• Drive increased levels of test automation and promote reusability of test assets
• Maintain and baseline the NFT test strategy
• Provide input into resource planning, effort estimation and budgeting for performance testing
• Mentor team members, support capability development
• Communicate proactively with IT operations, developers and product teams
• Deliver regular and ad-hoc status reporting

• Strong understanding of Telecom technology stacks and enterprise delivery environments
• Confident in using load and performance testing tools such as LoadRunner, JMeter and SOAP UI across multiple protocols
• Experienced in CI/CD environments and cloud-based infrastructures and applications
• Skilled in performance test scripting, execution, and detailed analysis of non-functional requirements and volumetric data
• Technically proficient with working knowledge of C, Java, VB macros, basic SQL and shell scripting to customise and enhance test automation
• Knowledgeable in Java/JVM architecture, including garbage collection, class loading, thread dumps, and database performance analysis (Oracle and SQL Server)
• Experienced in application and infrastructure monitoring using APM tools such as HP Diagnostics, CA Wily, Dynatrace or AppDynamics
• Able to translate complex performance results into clear technical and business insights
• Familiar with supporting tools such as Fiddler, Firebug, HAR and Lighthouse (advantageous)
• A collaborative communicator with strong interpersonal skills, comfortable working in multicultural, matrix environments
• Fluent in English
• Willing and able to travel to Europe intermittently

Familiar with supporting tools such as Fiddler, Firebug, HAR and Lighthouse

• Exposure to large-scale, global Telecom transformation programmes
• Opportunities to work with modern cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines and advanced performance engineering practices
• A collaborative, inclusive environment that values continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
• The ability to influence quality outcomes and performance standards across critical customer-facing systems