Non-Functional Software Test Engineer (Financial Systems)

GienTech; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GienTech in Singapore is seeking a Mid-to-Senior Test Engineer to own non-functional testing of mission-critical financial applications hosted on GCP and AWS. You will focus on performance, reliability, security, and operational readiness with an automation mindset.

You will design test strategies, develop automated scripts (Shell, Python, Ansible, Terraform), integrate with CI/CD, and collaborate across engineering and operations to ensure regulatory compliance (MAS TRM, PCI DSS) and audit

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software testing experience.
• Strong knowledge of non-functional testing methodologies.
• Experience designing test plans and strategies.
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP/AWS) and data services.

Responsibilities

• Design non-functional test plans and cases.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts.
• Execute performance, stress, and failover tests on cloud deployments.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and audit requirements.

Skills

Software testing

Non-functional testing

Automation mindset

Cross-team collaboration

Problem-solving

Tools

Shell

Python

Ansible

Terraform

CI/CD tools

Job description

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

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.
• Performance and load testing
• Failover and resilience testing
• Backup and restore validation
• 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:
• BigQuery
• Cloud Functions
• Dataform
• Analyse test results, identify bottlenecks, and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve performance and reliability issues.
• 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.
• 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:
• Performance and load testing
• Failover and resilience testing
• Backup and restore validation
• 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:
• BigQuery
• Cloud Functions
• Dataform
• Compute Engine
• Experience working with AWS services including:
• CloudWatch
• Lambda
• EKS
• ELB
• 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.