Howdens joinery are looking for a new Performance Test Engineer to join our test delivery team. Based from our office in Howden, Yorkshire or Northampton you will be the subject matter expert (SME) supporting the delivery of Non-Functional Test requirements.

This is a permanent full time opportunity based onsite 4 days with 1 day from home. Applicants must live within a commutable distance to either Howden or Northampton.

What will I be doing.

- Create a Performance catalogue to frame current assets and coverage by System

- Working with Service Delivery, System & Product owners propose additional Systems coverage

- Execute, maintain existing Performance packs

- Schedule, communicate and ‘book out’ Test Harnesses and other assets giving visibility in Project Server

- Analyse changes, understand requirements, undertake initial Performance assessments

- Support in the creation of Performance Test Approaches and identification of Test scope

- Present benefits cases of Internal options vs. External options as appropriate for delivery

- Plan and Develop performance test approaches and scenarios using JMeter and Neoload

- Execute Load, stress and capacity tests across SAP, Web and API based applications

- Input to the creation of Statements of Work (SoW)

- Maintain Performance Testing Toolset (Tricentis Neoload, Controller, Injectors & Protocol bundles)

- Manage and control user provisioning, access levels, starters/leavers process for owned tools

- Use application performance monitoring tools (e.g., SAP Solution Manager, AppDynamics, Grafana) to correlate test results with system metrics

What we need from you

- 3+ years of hands-on Performance Testing experience

- Strong expertise in Neoload ,Jmeter and Loadrunner

- Experience of Performance testing SAP applications

- Creating, maintaining and executing Performance packs

- Working in a multi-development method environment with Agile & Waterfall methodologies

- In depth knowledge of the Test process with detailed knowledge of non-Functional requirements coverage (NFR’s)

- Risk mitigation approaches to reach appropriate levels dependant on time, cost & quality dimensions

- Advanced understanding of planning Metrics used to create Performance estimates

- Working up requirements from inception to proposal from variety of sources e.g. user stories, NFR’s

- Creation of Test Approaches and identification of Test scope, including Test data & Environmental requirements (e.g. data creation, seeding, recovery points, server sizing, tuning)

- Presenting proposals and benefits cases

- Working with 3rd party Service Providers

- Strong analytical skills and methodical approach to problem solving

What we can offer you

- Competitive salary and annual company bonus

- Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)

- 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days

- Staff Discount

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast paced and commercial environment, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to apply

We’re building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we’re keen to hear from you.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you

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