Non-Functional QA Analyst x 2

Computappoint; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Financial Services is looking for a skilled Pre-Trade Non-Functional Test Analyst to enhance their team in the City of London. This hybrid role offers a competitive contract rate and the opportunity to work on critical performance testing initiatives. You will leverage your expertise in JMeter scripting and performance analysis to create robust test scenarios and ensure system reliability. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality solutions and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Non-Functional Testing and Performance Testing.
• Proficiency in JMeter scripting and analyzing system metrics.

Responsibilities

• Create repeatable test scenarios and conduct failover tests.
• Execute performance tests throughout the development lifecycle.

Skills

Non-Functional Testing

Performance Testing

JMeter scripting

FIX Protocol

TCP-based Binary messages

HTTP/Websockets

System metrics analysis

Performance, Capacity, and Stress Testing

Windows and Linux

Relational databases (MS-SQL, MySQL)

Tools

JMeter

Open-source testing tools

Job description

My client, a Financial Services organisation, is seeking an experienced Pre-Trade Non-Functional Test Analyst to join their team in the City of London. This is a hybrid role offering a competitive contract rate.

Role Overview:

The successful candidate will have strong experience in Non-Functional Testing, specifically in Performance Testing, and JMeter scripting. You will be responsible for creating repeatable test scenarios, conducting failover tests, and executing performance tests throughout the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Strong experience with JMeter scripting and open-source testing tools.
• Proficiency in FIX Protocol, TCP-based Binary messages, and HTTP/Websockets.
• Ability to analyze system metrics (CPU, memory, JAVA heap, etc.).
• Expertise in Performance, Capacity, and Stress Testing.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux (including scripting and performance tuning).
• Experience with relational databases (MS-SQL, MySQL) and web servers (IIS).
• Background in Financial Services, preferably pre-trade.
• Knowledge of SWIFT, FIX protocols, and multicast messages.
• Proven experience in performance and failover testing.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology