Performance Tester

Performance Tester

About the Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Performance Testers to join a large-scale federal government ICT environment supporting complex enterprise applications and digital transformation initiatives.

This role will focus on performance validation, scalability testing, and system assurance across high-volume transactional platforms operating within Agile delivery environments.

• Opportunities are available in ACT and VIC with hybrid working arrangements.
• Initial contract starting from June 2027 with 2x 12 months extensions.
• Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) Security Clearance is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

As a Performance Tester, you will:

• Plan, coordinate and execute performance testing activities across multiple projects
• Develop and maintain performance test scripts and frameworks
• Design and execute load, stress, endurance and spike testing scenarios
• Analyse system performance, identify bottlenecks and support root cause analysis
• Collaborate with project managers, delivery teams and technical stakeholders
• Prepare performance test plans, schedules, reports and technical documentation
• Provide technical advice on performance testing tools, environments and best practices
• Manage testing risks, issues and dependencies
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within testing and quality assurance processes
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and capability uplift within teams

Required Skills and Experience

The successful candidates will demonstrate experience in:

• End-to-end performance testing within enterprise ICT environments
• Performance test planning, execution and reporting
• Performance scripting and automation
• LoadRunner, NeoLoad, JMeter and SOAP UI / Load UI
• Application Performance Monitoring (APM) tools
• API and web services performance testing
• Performance analysis, bottleneck identification and troubleshooting
• SQL and database performance validation
• Azure DevOps and CI/CD delivery environments
• Linux / Unix / Bash fundamentals
• Agile project delivery methodologies

Highly Desirable

• Experience working in large government or regulated enterprise environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience contributing to testing standards, frameworks and process improvement
• Knowledge of enterprise-scale release and assurance processes
• Reporting and measurement capability aligned with testing metrics and quality outcomes

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Rashmi Kapse on + 612 6151 9206 or email ***email_hidden*** and quote the 273939 job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.