Non-Functional Software Test Engineer (Financial Systems)

Job Role: Non-functional Software Test Engineer (Financial Systems)

Job OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Mid‑to‑Senior Test Engineer to join our team in building and validating mission‑critical financial applications hosted on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Web Services (AWS).You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that systems meet stringent non‑functional requirements, including performance, reliability, security, and operational readiness. This role requires a strong automation mindset, the ability to quickly understand complex systems, and hands‑on experience with scripting and orchestration tools. You will work closely with development, infrastructure, and operations teams to design and execute comprehensive test strategies that meet both technical and regulatory demands within a highly regulated financial environment.

Key Responsibilities1. Test Planning & DesignAnalyse application architecture and requirements to design robust non‑functional test plans, test cases, and test scripts.Ensure comprehensive coverage for:Performance and load testingFailover and resilience testingBackup and restore validationData normalisationOperational readiness testing2. Automation & ToolingDevelop and maintain automated test scripts using Shell, Python, Ansible, or Terraform.Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines to enable repeatable and efficient validation.3. Test Execution & AnalysisConduct performance, stress, and failover testing for GCP‑hosted applications, including:BigQueryCloud FunctionsDataformContainer / VM‑based servicesAnalyse test results, identify bottlenecks, and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve performance and reliability issues.4. Financial Domain ComplianceEnsure testing approaches align with financial industry regulations (e.g. MAS TRM, PCI DSS) and internal security policies.Maintain comprehensive documentation to support audit and compliance requirements.5. Collaboration & Knowledge SharingWork closely with cross‑functional teams to rapidly learn new systems and apply testing best practices.Provide guidance on operational procedures and quality assurance standards.

Required Qualifications & SkillsExperience & KnowledgeMinimum 3+ years of software testing experience.Strong understanding of non‑functional testing methodologies, including:Performance and load testingFailover and resilience testingBackup and restore validationOperational readiness testingTechnical SkillsProficiency in automation scripting using Shell, Python, Ansible, or Terraform.Experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services such as:BigQueryCloud FunctionsDataformCompute EngineExperience working with AWS services including:CloudWatchLambdaEKSELBDevOps & CollaborationSolid understanding of CI/CD practices and tools (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to complex systems.Excellent communication skills for effective cross‑team collaboration.