Description:
Do you have a passion for performance testing and a drive to ensure software performs flawlessly under pressure?
A key public sector institution is recruiting a highly experienced Senior Specialist: Software Tester (Performance Testing) to join its Strategy Enablement and Modernisation Division at its Pretoria Head Office. This role is ideal for a technically skilled professional who thrives in complex testing environments and wants to make a meaningful contribution to large-scale digital transformation.
The successful candidate will take the lead in designing and executing performance testing strategies across mission-critical systems, ensuring optimal functionality, scalability, and reliability.
Key Duties:
Define, design and execute performance testing strategies and test plans Drive continuous improvement and implement performance testing best practices Analyse test results, identify system bottlenecks and recommend optimisation solutions Collaborate across teams to define and manage testing requirements and defect resolutions Report on test execution and system metrics to inform key decisions Align performance testing processes with enterprise frameworks, tools, and governance standards Support the development of technical and process improvements within the testing lifecycle Provide leadership and guidance to project teams during testing phasesMinimum Requirements:
Bachelors Degree / Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, IT or Engineering (NQF 7) OR Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 15 years' relevant testing experience 810 years' experience in a software testing environment, with 34 years specialising in performance testing Certified in testing techniques (e.g. ISTQB or ISEB Technical Testing) Proficient in at least 3 scripting languages and familiar with 3+ performance testing tools and proto
08 Jul 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za