Junior Performance Engineer - Retail Technology
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SpikeRetail Technology
United KingdomFull-TimeJunior
Salary30,000 - 55,000 GBP per year
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Job Details
- Required Skills
- PythonJavaJMeterC#
Requirements
- Experience delivering performance testing across the software delivery lifecycle
- Experience analysing performance issues using at least one performance testing tool
- Familiarity with application and infrastructure monitoring tools
- Ability to write performance test plans, approaches, and reports
- Programming experience in languages such as C, C#, Java, or Python
- Good problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills
- Client-facing mindset with a focus on quality and professionalism
- Working knowledge of performance testing tools such as JMeter and/or NeoLoad
- Understanding of performance engineering principles and methodologies
- Theoretical knowledge supported by basic to intermediate practical experience
- Awareness of modern delivery models, platforms, and retail technology environments
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the successful delivery of performance testing across client projects
- Execute performance engineering activities across the software delivery lifecycle
- Apply agreed tools, standards, and approaches to ensure high-quality outcomes
- Develop technical, consultancy, and client-facing skills
- Build a strong foundation for progression within Spike’s Performance practice
- Develop and execute performance tests from project initiation through to delivery and go-live
- Use agreed performance testing tools, standards, and specifications effectively
- Take ownership of defined technical areas, selecting appropriate methods and configurations under guidance
- Analyse test results, investigate issues, and identify trends, risks, and constraints
- Produce clear test plans, approaches, and reports to support delivery decisions
- Accurately identify and escalate risks, issues, dependencies, and defects to relevant stakeholders
- Work collaboratively within delivery teams to meet project objectives
- Communicate clearly with colleagues and clients, translating technical findings into plain language
- Demonstrate a genuine interest in client needs and business outcomes
- Deliver dependable, professional technical services that build client confidence and trust
- Actively develop performance engineering skills and technical capability
- Build knowledge of industry-standard tools, platforms, and engineering methods
- Contribute to Spike’s collaborative and supportive team culture
- Show curiosity and awareness of emerging trends in technology, performance testing, and retail
- Demonstrate Spike values through behaviour, teamwork, and client interactions
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