Performance Lead

Job Title:

Performance Test Lead Industry: Public Sector Day Rate: £400 - £450 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: 4/5 months

Location:

Cardiff/Hybrid We are seeking an experienced Performance Test Lead to take a hands-on, foundational role within a critical, multi-wave cloud migration programme. This is a greenfield opportunity for a client with no existing performance testing capability, requiring someone who can define, lead, and execute performance testing from the ground up. You will play a key role in ensuring platform stability and performance throughout major infrastructure changes, working closely with technical teams and senior stakeholders across the programme.

The role:

Establish and lead performance testing capability across a large-scale cloud migration. Design and deliver performance test plans for each migration wave and major infrastructure change. Execute end-to-end load and performance test cycles, documenting results and outcomes. Analyse results and provide clear performance tuning recommendations backed by evidence. Produce concise, high-quality performance test summary reports. Engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment with governance and delivery standards.

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