85 Performance Testing jobs in the United Kingdom

We’re seeking a detail-oriented QA Engineer with strong expertise in test automation using tools like Playwright, Jest, and Cucumber. The ideal candidate has solid programming skills to develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and is proficient in API testing for RESTful and services. Experience in performance testing, database validation using SQL, and ensuring cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility is essential. Comfortable working within Agile teams, you’ll collaborate closely with developers and stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-quality software products.

QA Engineer – Key Skills & Competencies

Test Automation: Hands-on experience with Playwright, Jest, and Cucumber for end-to-end, unit, and behavior-driven testing.

Programming & Scripting: Strong programming/scripting skills to build and maintain automated test frameworks.

API Testing: Proficient in validating and automating RESTful APIs for functionality, performance, and security.

Performance Testing: Skilled in designing and executing performance and load testing strategies to ensure system reliability at scale.

Database Testing: Solid SQL expertise for backend validation, data integrity checks, and query optimization testing.

Cross-Browser & Cross-Platform: Experienced in validating compatibility across multiple browsers, devices, and operating systems.

Agile Collaboration: Familiar with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies, working closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality releases.

To apply, please submit your CV and daily rate expectation by clicking on the relevant links. If successful you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this role, if you do not hear from us within this time you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this contract vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability

Job Title: QA Engineer – Highways
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 
Type: Permanent
Sector: Civil Engineering / Highways / Infrastructure

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join a growing regional infrastructure team, supporting the delivery of highways projects across Yorkshire and the North . Based from the Wakefield area, you’ll be responsible for managing site-based quality processes, ensuring all works meet project specifications, industry standards and client requirements.

This is a key role supporting both site delivery teams and the regional QA Manager, with a strong focus on materials compliance, document control, and audit readiness across multiple highway improvement and maintenance schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• p>Manage the implementation and compliance of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)

• Oversee materials testing, sampling, and certification (asphalt, concrete, aggregates etc.)

• Ensure all site records, test results and quality documentation are maintained to audit standards

• Conduct site inspections and walkdowns with the engineering team and subcontractors

• Identify, raise and help resolve non-conformance reports (NCRs)

• Liaise with clients, consultants, and project teams on all quality-related matters

• Support handover documentation and as-built data compilation

• Promote a culture of right-first-time and continuous improvement

Requirements

• HNC / HND / Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction

• Familiar with highway construction methods and materials testing

• Strong understanding of industry standards (e.g. SHW, BS EN standards)

• IT literate – confident with digital QA systems, Excel, PDFs, and document platforms

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• Excellent communication, reporting, and organisation skills

What’s On Offer

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Long-term, stable career opportunity with a respected civil engineering contractor

• Base in Wakefield with travel to local and regional highway schemes

• Supportive team environment with training and progression available

• Competitive salary + car/allowance + pension + holiday + benefits

How to Apply

Apply today with your updated CV, or contact us for a confidential chat. Interviews are being arranged for immediate start or notice period hires.

We’re seeking a detail-oriented QA Engineer with strong expertise in test automation using tools like Playwright, Jest, and Cucumber. The ideal candidate has solid programming skills to develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and is proficient in API testing for RESTful and services. Experience in performance testing, database validation using SQL, and ensuring cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility is essential. Comfortable working within Agile teams, you’ll collaborate closely with developers and stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-quality software products.

QA Engineer – Key Skills & Competencies

Test Automation: Hands-on experience with Playwright, Jest, and Cucumber for end-to-end, unit, and behavior-driven testing.

Programming & Scripting: Strong programming/scripting skills to build and maintain automated test frameworks.

API Testing: Proficient in validating and automating RESTful APIs for functionality, performance, and security.

Performance Testing: Skilled in designing and executing performance and load testing strategies to ensure system reliability at scale.

Database Testing: Solid SQL expertise for backend validation, data integrity checks, and query optimization testing.

Cross-Browser & Cross-Platform: Experienced in validating compatibility across multiple browsers, devices, and operating systems.

Agile Collaboration: Familiar with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies, working closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality releases.

To apply, please submit your CV and daily rate expectation by clicking on the relevant links. If successful you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this role, if you do not hear from us within this time you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this contract vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability

*** This job is 100% remote and open globally ***

Rockstar is recruiting for a company that is revolutionizing the QA landscape. This client is dedicated to empowering the world's most ambitious engineering, product, and design teams by enhancing their testing capabilities.

They are already making significant strides in the industry:

- Intelligent Test Generation

  Leveraging advanced LLMs, they automatically generate reliable and efficient Playwright tests.

- Self‑Healing Tests

  Their system proactively identifies and resolves flaky tests, ensuring consistent and reliable test suites.

- Improved Failure Insights

  Automated failure reports are provided with likely causes and easy‑to‑follow steps to reproduce the issue.

Some of the fastest-growing companies in the world, such as Clay, Suno, and Dust, use their services. They have also collaborated with OpenAI.

To accelerate their mission, they have secured $8.9M in total funding over two rounds led by XYZ and General Catalyst, with support from early customers like Clay Co‑founder Varun Anand, Suno Co‑founder Martin Camacho, and Dust Co‑founder Stan Polu.

They are on an exciting journey to transform how software teams test their products and are looking for talented individuals to join them.

What They Are Looking For in the Role

This job is 100% remote and open globally. Successful candidates must have strong written and verbal English skills. They do not sponsor work visas (H1B, etc.) at this time.

They are seeking a QA Engineer to create and maintain automated tests for customers. This role is integral to delivering a magical customer experience and is foundational to their growing team.

In this role, they are looking for someone who:

- Has the needed technical chops

- Creates and maintains tests in JavaScript/Playwright

- Understands HTML and CSS

- Uses Chrome DevTools to debug and reproduce failures

- Communicates effectively and proactively

- Stays organized, as they will work on multiple customer accounts

- Is a self‑starter and quick learner

- Unblocks themselves by reading documentation

- Works with the team to improve tooling and best practices

- Is scrappy and excited to help shape QA Engineering

- Shares their values

This is a full‑time role (~40 hours a week), and in almost all cases, candidates will be expected to work standard hours (such as Monday–Friday, around 9 am–5 pm in their time zone).

Salary: Up to $80,000 per year (USD)

Job Title: Senior QA Engineer
Location: Fully Remote (UK)
Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 per annum

Are you a detail-oriented QA professional with a passion for automation and quality? We're hiring a Senior QA Engineer to join a UK-based technology company that specialises in solving edge data challenges for organisations of all sizes.

As a Senior QA Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and executing both exploratory and automated tests to ensure product excellence. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to identify test requirements, mentor junior QA engineers, and contribute to continuous improvement in testing practices.

• Review requirements and technical designs to provide timely feedback.
• Create and maintain detailed test plans and test cases.
• Design and implement automation scripts using open-source tools.
• Identify, document, and track bugs thoroughly.
• Perform regression testing and troubleshoot quality issues.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and oversee test documentation.
• Recommend improvements to enhance product quality and team productivity.

• 4+ years of experience in QA Automation or a related role.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Proficiency in test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright).
• Experience with REST API testing and scripting in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or Bash.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments and tools like Jira and Xray.
• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid knowledge of operating systems, vitalisation, storage, and networking.

• Fully remote working environment.
• Competitive salary between 50,000 - 60,000.
• Opportunity to work with a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
• Be part of a company that's innovating at the edge of data technology.

Job Title: Senior QA Engineer
Location: Fully Remote (UK)
Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 per annum

Are you a detail-oriented QA professional with a passion for automation and quality? We're hiring a Senior QA Engineer to join a UK-based technology company that specialises in solving edge data challenges for organisations of all sizes.

As a Senior QA Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and executing both exploratory and automated tests to ensure product excellence. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to identify test requirements, mentor junior QA engineers, and contribute to continuous improvement in testing practices.

• Review requirements and technical designs to provide timely feedback.
• Create and maintain detailed test plans and test cases.
• Design and implement automation scripts using open-source tools.
• Identify, document, and track bugs thoroughly.
• Perform regression testing and troubleshoot quality issues.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and oversee test documentation.
• Recommend improvements to enhance product quality and team productivity.

• 4+ years of experience in QA Automation or a related role.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Proficiency in test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright).
• Experience with REST API testing and scripting in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or Bash.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments and tools like Jira and Xray.
• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid knowledge of operating systems, vitalisation, storage, and networking.

• Fully remote working environment.
• Competitive salary between 50,000 - 60,000.
• Opportunity to work with a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
• Be part of a company that's innovating at the edge of data technology.

About MILE

MILE is the new members-only shopping destination redefining luxury commerce. We offer access to a curated, seasonless catalogue of the most sought-after products from globally renowned fashion houses—all at unmatched prices. Built at the intersection of technology and fashion, MILE delivers a seamless, elevated experience for both consumers and brands. Our mission is to become the leading digital destination for luxury—where exclusivity, value, and exceptional design converge.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a Senior QA Engineer to join our growing team and help ensure the highest standards of quality across our mobile app (React Native), web platforms (React), and internal dashboards. You’ll play a critical role in shaping our testing processes and frameworks to ensure we deliver reliable, premium experiences to our users and partners.

Requirements

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies for mobile, web, and backend systems.
• Create and maintain automated test suites for UI, API, and end-to-end scenarios.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and design teams to define test requirements and ensure testability of features.
• Identify, document, and track bugs, working closely with developers to facilitate resolutions.
• Establish and promote QA best practices, tools, and processes across the engineering team.
• Support release cycles by validating new features and performing regression testing.
• Continuously improve automation coverage and drive the implementation of testing within CI/CD pipelines.

Who You Are

• 7+ years of experience in software quality assurance, preferably in mobile and web applications.
• Strong experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Detox, Cypress, Jest).
• Institute, implement and maintain test cases documentation and coordinate with Product and Tech on test case modification and approval before feature and bug releases.
• Provide a proven framework for instrumenting an application layer for bug and issue reportability and traceability.
• Solid understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Create technical artifacts for low level bugs such as API failures.
• Proficiency in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Experience with bug tracking tools (e.g., Linear, Jira) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with REST APIs and testing backend integrations.
• A detail-oriented mindset with a passion for maintaining high product standards.
• Strong communicator and collaborative team player.

Bonus Points

• Experience testing React Native and React applications.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like GitHub Actions or CircleCI.
• Exposure to performance, load, or security testing tools.
• Interest in fashion, luxury, or e-commerce industries.

Benefits

Why Join MILE

• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of the company.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Career growth opportunities in a fast-growing organisation.

Let’s build something people talk about. Together.