Performance Test Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION Join Kainos and Shape the Future At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.Main purpose of the role & responsibilities in the business:As a Performance Test Engineer (Senior Associate) in Kainos, you’ll work within a multi-skilled agile team, developing and executing Non-Functional tests. You’ll do this whilst learning about new technologies and approaches, with talented colleagues who will help you learn, develop and grow. Minimum (essential) requirements:Strong proficiency with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling)Solid working knowledge of Java (or Scala) for scripting and custom logicExperience designing and executing performance, load, and stress tests for web and API-based systemsProven ability to analyse performance bottlenecks across application, database, and infrastructure layersExperience with CI/CD integration for automated performance testing (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, TeamCity)Competence in analysing system metrics (CPU, memory, I/O, network) from logs and monitorsExperience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure) and distributed load testingUnderstanding of database performance and query optimisation (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB)3+ years in performance testing/engineering rolesDemonstrated ability to collaborate with development and DevOps teams to resolve performance issuesExperience generating and communicating performance reports and KPIs to technical and non-technical audiencesPrior involvement in capacity planning, tuning, and production performance investigationsFamiliarity with Agile delivery and testing practicesDesirable:Experience building scalable and reusable performance testing frameworksAbility to define and maintain performance benchmarks, KPIs, and baselinesIntegration of performance testing into CI/CD pipelines for automated validationExperience with performance monitoring dashboards (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus, AWS CloudWatch)Exposure to end-to-end performance validation across cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS)Experience with trend analysis and comparative performance reporting across releasesMentoring junior engineers in performance testing concepts, workload modelling, and analysis techniquesEmbracing our differences  At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field. Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out. We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.