Consultant is confident at writing stories and scenarios along with the ability to review and assure requirements. Capable of executing test procedures, recording test results and reporting effectively. Will be capable of completing tasks independently, working effectively under pressure, and working well in a team with a good understanding of testing processes and methods.

Job title:

Technical Assurance Consultant - Senior

Job Description:

We are looking for a talented Performance Test Manager to join us. You will be confident in managing high level performance test teams and projects but will also be expected to work at a detailed level, scripting and creating individual performance tests as and when required. You will therefore need to be of a consultative nature and be able to liaise with individuals of varying levels of technical knowledge. The programmes and  projects you will be managing will enable leading blue-chip businesses to gauge the performance/efficiency and productivity of their systems and websites.  

The successful candidate would have previous experience in the following: 

• Proof of concepts 

• Test plans and strategies 

• Management of a performance / non-functional test team 

• Extensive use of test tools such as LoadRunner, JMeter, WebLOAD, LOADview, LoadNinja, Gatlin, Tsun 

• Preparing test scripts, test data and scenarios 

• Test execution  

• Results analysis, bottleneck identification and troubleshooting, providing client recommendations 

• Skills transfer and training 

• Liaising with stakeholders and client teams 

• Presales activities 

• Some protocol experience with Citrix & .NET 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships 

• Automation experience would be a bonus 

Our clients cover a range of exciting industry sectors including Media, Banking, Finance, and Public services, across the UK. There will be expectations to work away from home as and when required but there is also more flexibility to work from home when projects allow. 

In summary: we are looking for talented individuals who combine a passion for Performance Testing with well-developed consulting skills in a discipline not normally renowned for its creativity and flair, and can offer a competitive salary and benefits. If this sounds interesting and you want to work for a specialist testing organization with a strong team of likeminded consultants then please apply today! 

Why Acutest

There are real benefits in working for a niche organisation composed of like-minded individuals. It's not just about the day to day work; there is a real community feel about Acutest. Unlike in larger consultancies, we are not in competition with our peers so we can really rely on each other for knowledge share and support, and there are lots of opportunities to socialise, learn and share experiences. We are a close-knit community of consultants built on mutual respect, creating a shared learning environment for all. Your colleagues go out of their way to support you so that you will never feel like just a number.

We believe in providing our people with lifelong learning by focus on training and development. Our training programme is tailored to fit each individual need and is supported by a Training Manager (who concentrates on the testing and technical aspect of your skills development) and a Talent Manager (a certified coach who concentrates on soft skill development and fulfilling your potential).

We are also a sociable bunch and get together regularly for professional development and social events.

We have an enviable portfolio of clients, and our consultants are engaged on some of the most interesting and high-profile projects taking place in the UK right now. We have a large client base in London, as well as up and down the country. We understand that people have a life outside of work, but there will be travel requirements. We'll try and work with you to make them as painless as possible.

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All interviews, assessments and background checks will continue to take place online, to completely remove the need for face-to-face contact. All Capita colleagues who can work from home should do so; and where it is not possible for colleagues to work remotely, we have taken important steps to protect those working from Capita’s offices. Social distancing, enhanced hygiene and safety measures are already in place at all Capita locations that are open to protect our colleagues and manage the risk of COVID-19. The welfare of our people is of paramount importance to us, and we’re doing everything we can to keep our colleagues and customers safe during this time.