Senior Software Development Engineer in Test - Performance Testing - Remote

Overview

Hostaway is seeking a highly specialised Senior Software Development Engineer in Test with a background in performance testing to join our team and ensure our platform performs flawlessly at scale.

In Short

• Fully remote role, but candidates must be based within EMEA.
• Focus on performance testing to ensure platform reliability.
• Design and implement load testing strategies.
• Work with engineering teams to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Establish performance baselines and create automated regression tests.
• Utilise modern performance testing tools and CI/CD integration.
• Strong analytical and communication skills required.
• Experience in cloud infrastructure and distributed systems.
• Competitive compensation and equity options.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in performance testing.
• Expertise with performance testing tools like K6, Artillery, Gatling, or Locust.
• Proficient in at least one programming language.
• Experience with production traffic capture techniques.
• Deep expertise in test data management.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tooling.
• Knowledge of observability and monitoring tools.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong analytical skills to interpret performance data.
• Outstanding communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on market rates.
• 100% remote work flexibility.
• Equity options in a growing company.
• Values-driven leadership.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Annual paid leave aligned with country norms.
• Geographic specific benefits like health insurance.
• Diverse team culture across 40 countries.