Functional Quality Assurance Engineer

At Finastra, we are a dynamic global provider of open finance software solutions, dedicated to expanding access to financial services. Our innovative applications span Lending, Payments, Treasury and Capital Markets, and Universal Banking. Proudly serving over 8,000 customers, including 45 of the world's top 50 banks, we aim to boost financial inclusion for all. Join us and be part of a vibrant company that embraces diverse perspectives, and is committed to doing well by doing good.

What will you contribute?

Reporting to the [Manager Role Name], the [Role Name] will work closely with development engineering and product development teams to understand the performance and other non-functional requirements on projects.  This position requires a highly motivated individual that is comfortable with rapid changes in direction and a fluid environment.  The successful candidate should be detail-oriented, approachable, dependable, and reliable with good business sense and judgment.  This position requires a self-starter with the ability to manage & prioritize multiple concurrent automation and performance testing projects.

Responsibilities & Deliverables:

Your deliverables as a [Role Name] will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Deliver against performance engineering goals
• Execute Performance Engineering and Testing activities leveraging Agile methodology
• Create, re-factor, extend, and maintain performance test scripts. 
• Help determine appropriate metrics to be gathered during performance testing and be responsible for analyzing and tracking against these performance testing metrics on an ongoing basis.
• Help determine appropriate benchmarks for performance and be responsible for analysis and tracking against these benchmarks.
• Design and implement performance, scalability, stability, and stress tests using industry standard tools, and custom solutions.
• Assist in driving the performance, scalability, and capacity testing strategy.
• Gather performance test requirements and create performance qualification plans.
• Collaborate with development and production support teams on identification of bottlenecks and performance tuning.
• Benchmark Production and Test Labs for base lining and ensure accuracy of test simulation
• Develop tools to simulate and monitor key performance metrics as needed.
• Understanding of impact of application design on performance.
• Work collaboratively across multiple teams to achieve results.
• Communicate test results vs. test schedule and test plans.

Required Experience:

• [X] years of  progressive technical experience in Development, design, performance engineering roles
• [X] years of practical experience in performance engineering (not just performance testing)
• [X] years of experience with load testing tools (Microsoft Visual Studio, JMeter, Load  Runner, Storm Runner LoadUI, or equivalent) is a strong preference
• Experience working within a fast-paced Agile/SCRUM system is a strong preference
• Experience with source control and issue tracking systems.
• Experience with a Test Driven Development (TDD) / Behavior Driven Development (BDD) environment.
• Experience with large complex distributed transactional systems

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we uphold:

·       Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, based on your location and business priorities. Hybrid working arrangements, and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.

·       Well-being: Access confidential one-on-one therapy through our Employee Assistance Program, unlimited personalized coaching via our coaching app, and access to our Gather Groups for emotional and mental support.

·       Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plan, lifestyle and other benefits*

·       ESG: Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.

·       DEI: Participate in multiple DE&I groups for open involvement (e.g., Count Me In, , , , ).

·       Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.

·       Recognition: Be part of our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and contribute to regular employee surveys to help shape Finastra and foster a culture where everyone is engaged and empowered to perform at their best.

*Specific benefits may vary by location.

At Finastra, each individual is unique, bringing their own ideas, thoughts, cultural beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences together. We learn from one another, embrace and celebrate our differences, and create an environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

Be unique, be exceptional, and help us make a difference at Finastra