Performance Tester (Intermediate, Specialist, Consultant) at GVA Partners

Responsibilties


Design and execute load, stress, endurance, and scalability testing
Develop and maintain performance testing scripts and scenarios
Analyze system bottlenecks and recommend improvements
Monitor system performance metrics and application response times
Collaborating with Developers, DevOps, and Infrastructure teams
Support nonfunctional testing and release readiness activities
Produce performance reports and test result documentation
Ensure applications meet enterprise performance benchmarks and SLAs
Demonstrated experience working in enterprise scale digital, IT, or technology environments
Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile delivery (Scrum / Kanban), and cross functional collaboration
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Ability to work under defined timelines and changing priorities
Familiarity with testing tools, monitoring tools, and enterprise systems
Understanding of scalability, reliability, and performance optimization concepts
Familiarity with deployment environments and enterprise integrations
Ability to follow testing and reporting standards
Experience designing and executing performance test cases and scenarios
Understanding of defect tracking, root cause analysis, and quality improvement practices
Experience validating systems against non-functional requirements
Ability to produce performance test reports and testing artefacts
Experience working within testing governance and release management processes
Strong discipline in documentation and reporting
Awareness of secure testing and operational practices
Understanding of monitoring, logging, and auditability requirements
Ability to support multiple testing initiatives and delivery cycles
Ability to quickly understand new applications and business domains
Understanding of scalability, security, reliability, and performance considerations
Ability to follow coding and documentation standards.


Qualifications & Experience Required


Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Design, Business, or equivalent).
7 - 15 years of relevant professional experience depending on role level (Intermediate, Specialist, or Consultant).
Must have completed NYSC
Postgraduate degree or relevant professional certifications are an advantage.
Demonstrated experience working in enterprise scale digital, IT, or technology environments
Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile delivery (Scrum / Kanban), and cross functional collaboration
Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset