Lead Performance Test Engineer ( SC Eligible/ SC Cleared )
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Salary
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£41,700
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2136 (99% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and SCRUMCONNECT LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, SCRUMCONNECT LIMITED assigned 7 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2136 jobs, according to the Home Office.
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2136 IT quality and testing professionals Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
About Scrumconnect Consulting
Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, and more to deliver innovative digital services that matter.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Lead Performance Tester / Performance Engineering Lead to provide end-to-end ownership of performance testing and performance assurance across complex digital services.
This role acts as the performance authority, accountable for defining strategy, leading delivery, and providing formal recommendations on production readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Own the performance testing strategy for assigned services or programmes
Lead volumetric analysis, performance risk assessment, and test scoping
Define entry/exit criteria, success measures, and acceptance recommendations
Provide performance engineering expertise, including architectural input
Lead and coordinate load, stress, soak, and scalability testing activities
Oversee integration of performance testing into CI/CD pipelines
Analyse results and lead root-cause analysis of systemic performance issues
Produce and sign off Test Completion Reports and readiness assessments
Engage with senior stakeholders, architects, and governance forums
Support Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT) and live readiness
Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and best practices in performance
Essential Skills & Experience
Extensive experience leading performance testing for large-scale systems
Strong background in performance engineering, not just tool execution
Proven ability to make design and architectural recommendations
Experience with cloud platforms (especially AWS)
Deep understanding of:
Distributed systems
Microservice architecture
Scalability, resilience, and capacity planning
Confident stakeholder engagement at technical and leadership levels
Experience operating in governed or regulated environments
Desirable
Public-sector or government programme experience
Experience with APM, monitoring, observability, or AI-assisted analysis
Familiarity with GDS or enterprise assurance frameworks
Scope & Accountability
Accountable for end-to-end performance testing outcomes
Owns performance risk, strategy, and assurance for assigned services
Provides formal recommendations on test exit and production readiness
Leads and mentors performance testers across engagements
Acts as the senior escalation point for performance-related issues
Represents performance capability in governance and assurance forums
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from underrepresented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.
As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with SCRUMCONNECT LIMITED, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
IT quality and testing professionals (SOC 2136) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~21k in sample- Middle half £36,972–54,860
- Median £45,656
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,100
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. SCRUMCONNECT LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, SCRUMCONNECT LIMITED assigned 7 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2136 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2136 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.