Test Engineer

Citco GSGS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fund services is seeking a Test Engineer with strong AWS expertise. The role focuses on ensuring the quality and reliability of cloud-native applications built with React and Python on AWS infrastructure. Candidates should have a solid background in cloud testing methodologies and automation tools. The company values diversity and offers a range of benefits to support employee well-being and career growth.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training and education support

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software testing experience.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud-based test automation strategies.
• Develop and execute test cases for AWS-hosted applications.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipeline optimization.

Skills

AWS

Cloud Architecture

Agile Methodologies

Testing Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AWS CloudFormation

Terraform

pytest

Jest

Job description

About Citco

Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 80 offices worldwide. With more than $1 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs.

For more information about Citco, please visitwww.citco.com

About the Team & Business Line:

Proprietary software solutions and innovation are at the core of what differentiates Citco in the alternative investment space. Through our network of global development centres, Citco invests heavily in technology development, security, and infrastructure to ensure our clients continue to receive award-winning products that underpin our commitment to service excellence..

Qualifications

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of software testing experience
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles
• Experience with agile methodologies in cloud environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multiple AWS certifications
• Experience with multi-cloud testing
• Knowledge of cloud disaster recovery testing
• Experience with cloud migration testing

Our Benefits

Yourwellbeingis of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.

For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com

Responsibilities

YourRole:

We are seeking an experienced Test Engineer with strong AWS cloud expertise to join our team. The role involves ensuring quality and reliability of cloud-native applications built with React frontend and Python backend, deployed on AWS infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement cloud-based test automation strategies for applications running on AWS
• Create and maintain automated test frameworks for cloud services and microservices
• Develop and execute test cases for AWS-hosted applications and services
• Perform end-to-end testing of cloud-native applications
• Test AWS service integrations (S3, Lambda, EC2, RDS, etc.)
• Monitor and test cloud performance, scalability, and reliability
• Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipeline optimization
• Ensure security compliance in testing processes

Required Technical Skills:

• Strong experience with AWS services and testing methodologies
• Proficiency in AWS testing tools and frameworks
• Experience with cloud automation tools (AWS CloudFormation, Terraform)
• Knowledge of container orchestration (ECS, EKS)
• Experience with serverless testing (AWS Lambda)
• Experience with Python testing frameworks (pytest, unittest)
• Experience with React testing libraries (jest, react-testing-library)
• Knowledge of infrastructure testing tools

Cloud-Specific Knowledge:

• AWS Certified Developer/Solutions Architect certification (preferred)
• Experience with AWS CloudWatch for monitoring and logging
• Understanding of cloud security testing
• Knowledge of AWS CI/CD services (CodePipeline, CodeBuild)
• Experience with cloud cost optimization testing
• Familiarity with cloud compliance and governance

Testing Expertise:

• Experience with cloud-native application testing
• Knowledge of microservices testing
• Understanding of distributed systems testing
• Experience with performance testing in cloud environments
• Security testing in cloud environments
• Load and stress testing of cloud applications
• Knowledge of cross-browser testing