Performance Tester

Role overview

This position sits within Deloitte’s Engineering, AI & Data practice and focuses on performance testing for large-scale enterprise systems and newer architecture patterns. The work is centered on helping clients improve speed, reliability, and resilience across complex platforms.

What you will do

• Plan and execute performance tests that mirror how real users interact with applications.
• Create and maintain test scripts using tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling.
• Review business and technical requirements before designing test scenarios.
• Observe application behaviour during test runs and assess results to identify bottlenecks, instability, and areas for resilience improvement.
• Partner with developers, project teams, and stakeholders to investigate issues and propose tuning recommendations.
• Assist with test automation activities and contribute to team retrospectives.
• Continue building knowledge in cloud, DevOps, and emerging technologies, including AI.

Required experience and skills

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in performance testing.
• Ability to design workload, scalability, stability, and stress test scenarios.
• Strong working knowledge of at least two performance testing tools among JMeter, LoadRunner, and Gatling.
• Experience troubleshooting performance problems and suggesting system tuning improvements.
• Background testing APIs, databases, microservices, message queues, or FTP-based systems.
• Exposure to enterprise applications such as Salesforce, SAP, or Workday.
• Familiarity with observability platforms such as Dynatrace, New Relic, AppDynamics, or Splunk.
• Understanding of CI/CD, DevOps practices, cloud environments, or infrastructure as code.
• Basic awareness of automation tools such as Karate, Playwright, or Selenium.
• Strong analytical ability, communication skills, and adaptability.

Team environment

You will be part of a collaborative Engineering, AI & Data team that combines engineering, data, and delivery expertise. The group supports a variety of work and offers room for professional growth.

Eligibility

Applicants must be Australian citizens. A NV1 security clearance is preferred because of project requirements.

Why join Deloitte

Deloitte emphasizes impactful work, continuous learning, innovation, and high standards. Coaching is central to the culture, with opportunities to grow in different directions, including internal moves and international mobility. The firm also values diversity, equity, inclusion, and a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed.

Flexibility and benefits

The role includes flexible working arrangements that support client service, team connection, and personal priorities. Benefits mentioned include retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave, and return-to-work support.

Additional notes

Candidates will be assessed against Deloitte Talent Standards. The selected applicant will also undergo background screening by Deloitte or its external third-party provider.

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.