Technical Assurance Specialist

Job Specifications

Ideal Job Specifications:

Academic:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  

Desired Work Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in IT systems development or solution architecture within a highly digitized organization.
  
• Hands-on experience in performance testing and software development, with at least 3 years of practical experience using tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, Selenium, and integrating with continuous deployment pipelines.
  
• Practical experience with API testing tools like SoapUI and Postman for validating and verifying web services.
  
• Experience in software development using languages like Java, Kotlin, C++, C#, and database management (e.g., Oracle, MS SQL).
  
• Strong understanding of the SDLC, integration patterns, and methodologies for performance optimization.
  
• Experience in non-functional testing, including load, stress, and scalability testing.
  
• Familiarity with continuous integration tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins) and bug-tracking tools (e.g., TestRail, JIRA).
  
• Knowledge of systems and processes within the Financial Services industry.
  

Required Tools and Technologies:

• Practical experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
  
• Practical experience with API testing tools (e.g., SoapUI, Postman) for functional testing of web services.
  
• Practical experience with continuous integration tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, Jenkins) and bug-tracking tools (e.g., TestRail, JIRA).
  
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and monitoring tools (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus).
  

• System Integration and Performance Testing (40%):
  

  • Develop, execute, and monitor System Integration Testing (SIT) and performance testing strategies to validate software interoperability, performance, and scalability across hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud).
    
  • Use tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, SoapUI, and Postman to conduct stress, load, regression, and scalability testing.
    
  • Analyze test results to identify performance bottlenecks and integration issues, and provide recommendations to optimize system performance.
    
  • Identify integration risks early in the SDLC in conjunction with architects.
    

• Technical Assurance Processes (35%):
  

  • Evaluate software changes to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability across both on-premises and cloud environments.
    
  • Collaborate with enterprise architects to align with architectural standards and optimize cloud-native architectures by monitoring performance metrics and adjusting resource configurations.
    
  • Provide input on technical trade-offs and integration risks.
    

• Continuous Improvement (10%):
  

  • Identify and drive opportunities to improve software performance and scalability.
    
  • Advise on technology enhancements, including cloud optimization strategies, that maximize business objectives.
    
  • Promote performance engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
    

• Stakeholder Management (10%):
  

  • Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, technical platform owners, and external vendors.
    
  • Facilitate communication to ensure alignment with business goals, architectural standards, and cloud adoption strategies.
    

• Governance and Compliance (5%):
  

  • Enforce policies and procedures for software development and deployment, aligned with ITIL, ISO 27001, TOGAF, and other standards.
    
  • Monitor compliance with architectural guidelines, including cloud-specific regulations (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS).
    
  • Ensure consistent governance across on-premises and cloud environments.