Service Validation & Testing Engineer (Linux Platform)

Argyll Scott Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,440 - 145,080; Full time

Job summary

Argyll Scott Singapore is seeking a Service Validation & Testing Engineer (Linux Platform) for a 12-month contract to validate Linux builds, OS patches, and infrastructure services within a large enterprise. The role emphasizes automated testing, platform stability, security, and production readiness.

You will develop and maintain automated tests and Ansible playbooks using Python, Bash, YAML, and JSON; perform functional and system testing, investigate defects with root cause analysis, and

Qualifications

• Experience validating Linux platform builds in enterprise environments.
• Automation testing experience with Python, Bash, YAML, JSON.
• Familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems and patching.
• Experience with Agile, JIRA, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Background in banking/regulated or large enterprise environments is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Validate Linux OS builds, patches, and platform services for production readiness.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and Ansible playbooks using Python, Bash, YAML and JSON.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing across enterprise platforms.
• Investigate defects and perform root cause analysis with Platform Engineering and DevOps teams.
• Maintain test documentation and validation reports per enterprise standards.
• Support validation activities across on-premise and cloud environments.

Skills

Service validation

Platform testing

Infrastructure testing

Agile

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

Python

Ansible

Bash

YAML

JSON

JIRA

CI/CD

Job description

Service Validation & Testing Engineer (Linux Platform) – 12-Month Contract (Extendable)

Location: Singapore

Employment Type: 12-Month Contract (Potential to Extend)

We are seeking a Service Validation & Testing Engineer to support the validation of Linux platform builds, operating system patches, and infrastructure services within a large enterprise environment. This role focuses on ensuring platform stability, security, and production readiness through automated testing and validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate Linux (RHEL) OS builds, patch releases, and platform services for production readiness.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and Ansible playbooks using Python, Bash, YAML, and JSON.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing across enterprise platforms.
• Investigate defects, perform root cause analysis, and work closely with Platform Engineering and DevOps teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain test documentation, evidence, and validation reports while ensuring compliance with enterprise standards.
• Support validation activities across on-premise and cloud-based environments.

Key Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with Red Head Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7/8/9/10) administration.
• Proficiency in Python, Ansible, Bash, YAML, and JSON scripting.
• Experience in service validation, platform testing, or infrastructure testing.
• Familiarity with Agile, JIRA, and CI/CD environments.
• Experience working within banking, financial services, or other regulated enterprise environments is highly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing infrastructure engineering team on a 12-month contract with strong potential for extension.