About the job

As a Performance Test Automation Engineer at the Bank of England in Leeds, you will work on critical financial applications by conducting performance, volume, and load testing using tools such as JMeter and LoadRunner. You will also perform functional, API, and security testing through automation frameworks, design and implement test scenarios to identify bottlenecks and improve system performance, analyze test results, and recommend optimizations. Collaboration with developers, engineers, and system architects is essential to implement performance improvements and track defects in partnership with senior managers and product teams. The role requires demonstrable experience in performance testing methodologies and tools, strong programming skills in Java, C#, Python, and knowledge of technologies including Oracle, Kafka, IBM MQ, and more. Candidates with experience in complex performance issue resolution, integration of business processes, and exposure to Oracle ERP, gen AI, and cloud data tools will have an advantage. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to the UK’s financial stability within a diverse, inclusive, and flexible working environment.