SonicJobs Logo
Login
Left arrow iconBack to search

Non-Functional Test Analyst

Computappoint
Posted a day ago, valid for 17 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

info
  • The position is for a Mid-level Non-Functional Test Analyst in London, requiring a hybrid work model with three days onsite.
  • The role is a contract position inside IR35, focusing on ensuring high performance and reliability of trading platforms in a leading industrial commodity trading firm.
  • Candidates should have strong experience with JMeter and HP LoadRunner, along with expertise in performance testing methodologies and system metrics analysis.
  • A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience is required, along with knowledge of both Windows and Linux operating systems.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

NON-FUNCTIONAL TEST ANALYST (Mid-level)

  • Hybrid: 3-day onsite
  • Location: London
  • Job Type: Contract inside IR 35

About the client: World-leading industrial commodity trading over 100 years, with modern technology infrastructure supporting billions in daily trading volume, and requires exceptional performance and reliability to maintain their position as a global market leader

About you: An experienced Non-Functional Test Engineer to join the pre-trade technology team. This critical role will ensure our trading platforms and systems maintain the highest standards of performance, reliability, and scalability needed to support global metal trading operations. The successful candidate will help safeguard the stability of our systems through rigorous performance testing methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive end-to-end non-functional testing processes, including requirements analysis and load modelling
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to establish performance benchmarks and success criteria
  • Report progress and results to the Non-Functional Test Lead
  • Create comprehensive performance evaluation reports with actionable insights
  • Design and develop automated and manual performance test scripts aligned with documented approaches
  • Execute performance tests according to established test plans and document any deviations
  • Generate appropriate test data for load testing scenarios
  • Document and report defects discovered during testing cycles
  • Conduct retesting of resolved issues to verify fixes
  • Collect and analyze test results, providing interpretation of how applications may perform in production
  • Work cross-functionally with technical leads, infrastructure teams, and developers to resolve performance bottlenecks
  • Assist in application tuning and optimization based on test findings

Qualifications & Experience

  • Strong experience with JMeter (Java plugin development knowledge a plus) and HP LoadRunner
  • Ability to build test harnesses for various protocols including FIX, TCP-based binary messages, HTTP, and WebSockets
  • Proficiency in analyzing system metrics including CPU utilization, memory consumption, and Java heap analysis
  • Expertise in performance, capacity, and stress testing methodologies
  • Working knowledge of both Windows and Linux operating systems, with Linux performance tuning experience
  • Understanding of relational databases (MS-SQL Server, MySQL) and web servers (IIS)
  • Experience monitoring performance across operating systems, databases, and web servers

To be considered, please ensure you complete your application on the Computappoint website. Services offered by Computappoint Limited are those of an Employment Business and/or Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Apply now in a few quick clicks

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.