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# Senior Performance Tester

- **Company:** Arrows
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Continuous Integration, Github, Gradle, Python (Programming Language), Apache Maven, NoSQL, Open Source Technology, Prometheus, Data Logging, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Performance Testing, Grafana, Gatling, Kubernetes, Performance Monitor, Apache Kafka, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840658182-senior-performance-tester

## About the Role

* 5+ years' experience in non-functional/performance testing for large-scale applications.
 * Hands-on experience with Gatling and open-source performance tools.
 * Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Gradle/Maven).
 * Skilled in monitoring/logging with Prometheus and Grafana.
 * Proficiency in scripting languages (Scala, Python, Shell).

## Description

* Develop and maintain a Gatling-based performance testing framework integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
 * Define non-functional requirements and performance acceptance criteria.
 * Analyze performance test results and production metrics to identify trends, risks, and improvements.
 * Work with modern technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, and NoSQL databases.
 * Mentor junior testers and drive continuous improvement in performance testing practices.


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