Non-Functional Test Specialist

Location: United Kingdom

Division: GBS

Want to join a new & dynamic team focusing on improving the quality of the non-functional aspects of our IT initiatives? We are looking for an Non-Functional Test Specialist who will drive and manage our non-functional testing for one of our modernization programs in our UK Testing squad.

The Group Business Solutions (GBS) division ensures the competitiveness of Euroclear by delivering reliable and sustainable IT solutions for the financial securities markets. Our technical teams deliver both new IT solutions and improve existing applications for both our internal and external clients. Quality is a key in reaching that objective.

The role:
As a specialist in non-functional related testing, you will assist the Product Owners in shaping and managing the Non-Functional test requirements covering the full range of NFT categories. Together with the technical experts & analyst you will translate those requirements into a test strategy and ensure proper and timely preparation and execution in alignment with our Infrastructure & Security divisions.

You will be part of a team of 4 NFT specialist in which cross-learning  & collaboration is valued. The NFT domains to be covered by the team are multiple (but not exclusive): Disaster Recovery, Resilience, Microservices, Alerting, Monitoring, Performance, Security. This role is not for a pure performance testing SME, and requires practical experience in 2 or more of these areas with a primary focus in resilience, recovery and fault tolerance. Testing for other NFT categories should not be limited to supporting with performance load.

Key Responsibilities (you will):
 

• Drive the definition and testing of non-functional requirements (NFRs) as part of the Technology transformation (JAVA, KAFKA, Linux, Cloud, API, Openshift/Kubernetes)
  Work closely with technical and business stakeholders to ensure non-functional requirements are clearly defined and are testable
• Define and articulate the Non-Functional Test Strategy
• Act as SME for resilience and recovery strategy, ensuring readiness for real-world operational disruptions
• Be confident to lead cross functional teams as the NFR SME and point of contact and own the delivery
• Shift-left mindset
• Design and execute NFR testing cycles, coordinating efforts with external teams until bottleneck resolution through root cause examination. Documenting test results, and compiling results into consolidated high-level reports.
• Will require candidate to provide technical hands-on support at various levels

Requirements (You have): 

• Hands-on experience in planning, preparing & executing Resilience / Disaster Recovery / Continuity / Failover testing / Performance
• Exposure to tools supporting resilience & operational observability (Splunk, Prometheus, Kafka, Chaos tooling etc)
• Understanding of high-availability architectures, infrastructure redundancy & backup / restore strategies
• Are familiar with working within large scale & complex Technology Implementation or change
• Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive non-functional test approach/plans and cases

Experience of introducing early NFT (shift-left)

• Are technically strong and are able to translate requirements towards technical experts at the level of security and/or infrastructure
• Ability to translate test results into understandable language for non-specialists & advice the business, design, infrastructure & development teams on resolution priorities
• Hands on experience of agile Development practices, DevOps pipelines, continuous integration / deployment and test automation

A Great Place to Work for All

At Euroclear, our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and enables everyone to thrive. Our renewed values guide how we work together and shape our future:

• Integrity: We act with honesty, respect, humility and transparency, building trust through ethical behaviour.
• Client Centricity: We listen, understand and anticipate our clients’ needs, placing them at the heart of every decision.
• Care: We support each other, embrace diversity, and make a positive impact on our communities and environment.
• Collective Ownership: We work together as one Euroclear, taking individual accountability and collaborating to achieve shared success.
• Courage: We challenge the status quo, speak up constructively, and embrace change as an opportunity for growth.
• Curiosity: We seek new ideas, learn continuously, and encourage innovation by exploring different perspectives.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background, identity or circumstances. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please let us know.

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About Us

Why join us

Embark on your new adventure at Euroclear, and work at the heart of the global capital markets. We connect over 2,000 financial institutions across the globe. As an open and resilient infrastructure, we contribute to the stability of the financial markets. We help clients cut through complexity, lower costs, and mitigate risks of financial transactions. At Euroclear, we have the clear ambition to use our key role to facilitate and accelerate a sustainable global financial system. 

What We Offer:

• Work closely with inspiring, supportive and engaged colleagues from more than 80 different countries. 
• Practice your talents in a highly professional international environment. 
• Join a learning and development environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing and training.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Ways of working

Find your own optimal balance within our hybrid working model, where you can connect at the office 8 days a month and also benefit from remote working. 

Great Place to Work for All

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and strives to be a Great Place to Work for All. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of any aspect that makes them unique (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, ...). If you need any specific accommodation due to disability or any other reason, you can let the recruiter know during your application process. Our values guide how we work together and shape our future: Our mission and values - Euroclear