Non Functional Test Engineer

GIENTECH SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GIENTECH SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. seeks a Mid-to-Senior Test Engineer in Singapore to build and validate mission-critical financial applications hosted on GCP and AWS. You will design non-functional test strategies, automate with Shell, Python, Ansible or Terraform, and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines.

You will test BigQuery, Cloud Functions, Dataform, Compute Engine, CloudWatch, Lambda, EKS and ELB, and ensure compliance with MAS TRM/PCI DSS while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of software testing experience.
• Strong knowledge of non-functional testing methods including performance, load, failover, resilience, backup/restore, and operational readiness.

Responsibilities

• Analyse architecture and requirements to design non-functional test plans and scripts.
• Develop and maintain automated tests using Shell, Python, Ansible or Terraform.
• Execute performance, stress, and failover tests on GCP and AWS and analyse results.
• Ensure testing aligns with financial regulations and internal security policies and maintain audit-ready docs.

Skills

Shell

Python

Ansible

Terraform

CI/CD

GCP

BigQuery

Cloud Functions

Dataform

Compute Engine

AWS

CloudWatch

Lambda

EKS

ELB

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Job description

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:
  • Performance and load testing
  • Failover and resilience testing
  • Backup and restore validation
  • Data normalisation
  • 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
  • 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:
  • 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

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.