Senior Performance Engineer - Azure (Contract)
Location: Hybrid - Belfast
Contract Type: Day Rate Contract
Day Rate: £450-£550/day
Duration: 6 months (with view to extend)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role:
We're seeking an experienced Senior Performance Engineer with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure to join a high-profile project for a leading client. You'll play a critical role in assessing, optimising, and maintaining the performance of distributed cloud applications running on Azure infrastructure.
This is a hands-on contract role suited for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments and has a proven track record of delivering performance engineering solutions at scale.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyse and optimise application performance across Azure-hosted services
Identify performance bottlenecks across compute, storage, database, and network layers
Conduct load, stress, and scalability testing using industry-standard tools
Collaborate with development, DevOps, and architecture teams to resolve performance issues
Implement performance monitoring dashboards and alerts
Contribute to capacity planning and scalability strategy
Produce detailed performance reports and actionable insights for stakeholders
Essential Skills & Experience:
Proven experience as a Performance Engineer in cloud-native environments
Deep understanding of Microsoft Azure services (e.g., App Services, Azure SQL, Storage, Kubernetes, Event Grid)
Develop and maintain ASP.NET web applications
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and performance testing integration
How to Apply:
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply via this link or reach out directly to Kathryn Mackle on LinkedIn or WhatsApp for a confidential chat.
About Kathryn Mackle :
Kathryn has over 4+ years' experience in the Contract Tech recruitment industry, successfully delivering on connecting candidates with exciting contract opportunities across the UK & Ireland.
With a focus on candidate care and building relationships, strong communication is key. Kathryn values honesty and professionalism, making her a trusted recruitment partner for tech companies and teams.