Playtech is hiring a

Performance Test Engineer

Kyiv, Ukraine
Full-Time

Your influential mission. You will...

  • Test company products for quality and interpret results to ensure products adhere to specifications and standards
  • Develop and manage test scenarios, data and testing tools
  • Maintain test environments, problem analysis and solution
  • Setup load and monitoring environments
  • Monitor system under test metrics during a performance test to identify the bottlenecks
  • Create accurate and detailed performance test reports using graphical and statistical data of application and server performance metrics that describe detected defects and possible causes
  • Analyse defects / test results and be able to deduct the chain of events leading to a failure
  • Manage and track work using management tool JIRA
  • Collaborate with many stakeholders such as solution managers, devops, project managers and representatives from other teams in English on daily basis
  • Communicate with internal development teams regarding requirements clarifications and quality expectations
  • Participate in the constant improvement of Performance testing practices, approaches and tools 

Components for success. You...

  • Have 2+ years of performance testing experience
  • Possess strong understanding of performance testing via API
  • Have good understanding of networking, web protocols, services, applications and their performance requirements
  • Are familiar with standard software development and quality processes, methodologies and tools
  • Have practical experience with JMeter, Fiddler, Wireshark, Git and Bash Code as well as are familiat with writing scripts in Python
  • Have practical experience with data formats: JSON, XML, YAML
  • Have working experience in both Windows and UNIX environments
  • Have good spoken and written English
  • Have good attention to details, sense of curiosity, willingness to take responsibility and good communication skills
  • Are able to work on multiple interfaces and projects simultaneously
  • Have excellent problem-solving skills, are detailed oriented and are highly analytical
  • Are able to learn quickly and willingness to continuously improve yourself 

You'll get extra points for...

  • Knowledge in cloud and monitoring platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Grafana, Graphite, Kibana)
  • Basic understanding of Linux
  • Knowledge in performance tuning
  • Work experience in gambling/ gaming industry
  • Higher education in the field of IT
  • Education in the field of Quality Assurance 

Thrive in a culture that values...

  • Initiative-taking and confident approach at the workplace
  • Global scope and inclusive working environment
  • Constant learning and development opportunities
  • Active lifestyle and mental well-being
  • Fun and engaging company events

SYSTEM PERFORMANCE GROUP
System Performance Group develops tools and tests to cover Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) for the product, based on user needs and business goals. We ensure the product works as expected and meets quality standards. We work together as a team, with each member contributing their unique skills. The Performance Group acts as a center of knowledge in regards to distributed systems. We specialize in troubleshooting and resolving any performance issues, ensuring the system runs smoothly and efficiently. In all our activities, whether it’s developing tools, testing, or collaborating, we strive for transparency. We share our methodologies, findings, and learning openly, which not only promotes a culture of knowledge sharing but also allows for constructive feedback and continuous improvement.


Playtech is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work. 

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