Non Functional Test Engineer

Job Overview We 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 Responsibilities 1. Test Planning & Design • Analyse application architecture and requirements to design robust non-functional test plans, test cases, and test scripts . • Ensure comprehensive coverage for: o Performance and load testing o Failover and resilience testing o Backup and restore validation o Data normalisation o Operational readiness testing 2. Automation & Tooling • Develop 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 & Analysis • Conduct performance, stress, and failover testing for GCP-hosted applications, including: o BigQuery o Cloud Functions o Dataform o Container / VM-based services • Analyse test results, identify bottlenecks, and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve performance and reliability issues. 4. Financial Domain Compliance • Ensure 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 Sharing • Work 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 & Skills Experience & Knowledge • Minimum 3+ years of software testing experience . • Strong understanding of non-functional testing methodologies , including: o Performance and load testing o Failover and resilience testing o Backup and restore validation o Operational readiness testing Technical Skills • Proficiency in automation scripting using Shell, Python, Ansible, or Terraform . • Experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services such as: o BigQuery o Cloud Functions o Dataform o Compute Engine • Experience working with AWS services including: o CloudWatch o Lambda o EKS o ELB DevOps & Collaboration • Solid 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.