Job description
We're working with a leading organisation that's undergoing a large-scale transformation across multiple platforms. To support this journey, we're seeking an experienced Performance Test Engineer to join their collaborative delivery team. This is a high-impact role where you'll play a key part in ensuring systems remain scalable, stable, and responsive - even under heavy load.
🛠What You'll Be Doing
- Leading and executing load, stress, and performance tests across complex platforms
- Using tools like JMeter and Gatling to assess system behaviour under pressure
- Analysing performance data and collaborating with developers and SREs to identify and resolve bottlenecks
- Monitoring application and infrastructure performance using AppDynamics and Splunk
- Supporting cloud-native, WebLogic, and Oracle-based environments
- Contributing to test automation, continuous improvement, and production readiness reviews
✅ What We're Looking For
- 7+ years of experience in Performance Engineering or Testing roles
- Strong hands-on capability with JMeter and/or Gatling
- Familiarity with performance monitoring tools like AppDynamics, Splunk, Dynatrace, or similar
- Solid scripting or automation skills (e.g. Python, Java, Bash)
- Experience working in both Linux and Windows environments
- Knowledge of enterprise platforms like WebLogic, Oracle, and cloud-native services
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work across dev, ops, and product teams
💼 Why You'll Want This Role
- A high-visibility position in a long-term program
- Supportive, mature engineering culture
- Hybrid flexibility (3 days onsite, Melbourne CBD)
- Open to Market Rates
To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Dean Khan on + 612 9464 5515 or email [email protected] and quote the above 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.
