Description

　　Performance Tester

　　Location: Home working with travel to Farnborough once a week and as required

　　We are looking for a Performance Tester to join our growing software testing capability in Farnborough. The PerformanceTester will be load and stress testing an integral backend system working with large synthetic and production dataset to ensure system performance complies with the performance requirements.

　　The Performance Tester will be fully immersed on to one of our key security programmes and will have the opportunity to be put through security clearance. In addition, the Performance Tester will be part of a team to help us deliver a large-scale systems integration programme that is critical to the overall UK infrastructure. Candidates must be eligible to obtain SC clearance.

　　Key Responsibilities

　　Work with architects and product owners to understand non-functional requirements.

　　Review non-functional requirements and develop corresponding Performance/Non-functional test scripts ensuring full coverage.

　　Define, build, Implement, document a robust and modular performance-testing framework.

　　Develop, execute, maintain performance test scripts using JMeter, Apache ServiceMix via a DevOps pipeline.

　　Analysis and performance test of complex and large volumes of data.

　　Carry out root-cause analysis and identify and log performance issues and bottlenecks.

　　Generate performance test reports for internal and external stakeholders.

　　What Does Leidos Need from Me?

　　Strong performance testing experience of backend, API/WebServices applications.

　　Hands-on Performance testing experience developing using performance tools such as JMeter, Gatling, etc.

　　Java programming experience.

　　Expertise in performance analysis and designing performance tests around load, stress, and soak testing.

　　Experience in identifying bottlenecks and provide tuning suggestions.

　　Experience and understanding of performance monitoring & diagnostic tools.

　　Experience writing complex SQL queries on multiple databases and tables.

　　Working knowledge of messaging protocols and API technologies, such as WebMQ.

　　Good knowledge of AIX or Linux/Unix Operating Systems.

　　Knowledge of Networking Technologies including load balancing and firewalls.

　　Strong experience of producing performance test reports.

　　Experience with using test stubs, mocking and simulator tools.

　　Experience of DevOps tooling such as Bitbucket and Bamboo to integrate performance tests and schedule and run build jobs.

　　Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

　　Desired Skills:

　　Experience with Rational Performance Tester (RPT).

　　Knowledge or experience of cloud platforms such as AWS or Microsoft Azure.

　　WHAT DO WE DO FOR YOU?

　　At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success,UNITED as a teamandINSPIRED to make a difference.We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

　　We provide an employment package that attracts, develops, and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

　　Contributory Pension Scheme

　　Private Medical Insurance

　　33 days Annual Leave(including public and privilege holidays)

　　Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

　　Commitment to Diversity

　　We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.

　　If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

　　Who We Are:

　　Leidos UK & EUROPE (http://https//www.leidos.com/company/global/uk-europe) – we work to make theworldsafer,healthier,andmore efficient through technology, engineering andscience.

　　Leidos is agrowing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

　　What Makes Us Different:

　　Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.

　　Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs andours.

　　People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing . We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

　　Pay Range:

　　The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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　　Original Posting Date:

　　01/11/2024

　　While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

　　REQNUMBER: R-00126103-OTHLOC-Remote-20United-20Kingdom

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.