Request Technology
Chicago, Illinois
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Application/Cloud Performance & Failover Tester. This company is looking for someone with 2-3 years of experience working in application performance & failover testing. They will test applications, network, cloud, etc. They MUST come from a Kafka or messaging environment. Responsibilities Design and develop performance test scripts and scenarios using appropriate tools and frameworks. Monitor system behavior during performance, Load, Stress, and failover tests and ensure systems meet recovery time objectives. Conduct failover tests by simulations of hardware, software, and network failures. Identify performance bottlenecks, root causes, and potential solutions. Analyze Results, compare against SLAs, Benchmarks and Provide tuning recommendations to improve End User Experience. Document findings in Test management tool and provide actionable recommendations for improving performance/failover processes. Work closely with development, QA and Operations teams to integrate performance and failover testing into the overall testing Approach documentation. Collaborate with Enterprise Quality Process team and ensure standards are followed during failover testing and audit checks are passed. Find opportunity to automate, improve existing process, & contribute towards innovation by doing POCs on latest technologies. Qualifications Bachelor's/master's degree in computer science, Engineering, and any related discipline. 2-3 years in the areas of Performance/Failover Testing/Architecture/DevOps. knowledge of high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) concepts. Experience in collaborating with Development, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Security in evaluating performance & scalability issues. Understand the architecture of high volume transactional SaaS Systems. Hands-on experience building test automation and failover test suites. Experience in Performance and Failover testing on cloud & on-prem for n-tiered environments. MUST COME FROM A KAFKA ENVIRONMENT Good understanding of application architecture, Non-Functional Requirements & identifying production workloads. Some experience in using tools such as JMeter, Selenium, SpiraTest, and LoadRunner Good understanding of load, soak, scalability, and other types of performance tests. Understanding of AWS or Azure platform to run performance and failover tests. Exposure in performance engineering for J2EE/.NET/LAMP, etc. Familiar with monitoring queues with tools like Any Point, MQ Explorer etc. Experience in running automated performance tests via CI/CD pipelines (on platforms like Cloud bees, GitHub etc.) Experience with application monitoring/Observability, building dashboards, identifying & establishing SLA's, logging & tracing. Understanding of Capacity planning and Performance tuning. Familiar with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Application/Cloud Performance & Failover Tester. This company is looking for someone with 2-3 years of experience working in application performance & failover testing. They will test applications, network, cloud, etc. They MUST come from a Kafka or messaging environment. Responsibilities Design and develop performance test scripts and scenarios using appropriate tools and frameworks. Monitor system behavior during performance, Load, Stress, and failover tests and ensure systems meet recovery time objectives. Conduct failover tests by simulations of hardware, software, and network failures. Identify performance bottlenecks, root causes, and potential solutions. Analyze Results, compare against SLAs, Benchmarks and Provide tuning recommendations to improve End User Experience. Document findings in Test management tool and provide actionable recommendations for improving performance/failover processes. Work closely with development, QA and Operations teams to integrate performance and failover testing into the overall testing Approach documentation. Collaborate with Enterprise Quality Process team and ensure standards are followed during failover testing and audit checks are passed. Find opportunity to automate, improve existing process, & contribute towards innovation by doing POCs on latest technologies. Qualifications Bachelor's/master's degree in computer science, Engineering, and any related discipline. 2-3 years in the areas of Performance/Failover Testing/Architecture/DevOps. knowledge of high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) concepts. Experience in collaborating with Development, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Security in evaluating performance & scalability issues. Understand the architecture of high volume transactional SaaS Systems. Hands-on experience building test automation and failover test suites. Experience in Performance and Failover testing on cloud & on-prem for n-tiered environments. MUST COME FROM A KAFKA ENVIRONMENT Good understanding of application architecture, Non-Functional Requirements & identifying production workloads. Some experience in using tools such as JMeter, Selenium, SpiraTest, and LoadRunner Good understanding of load, soak, scalability, and other types of performance tests. Understanding of AWS or Azure platform to run performance and failover tests. Exposure in performance engineering for J2EE/.NET/LAMP, etc. Familiar with monitoring queues with tools like Any Point, MQ Explorer etc. Experience in running automated performance tests via CI/CD pipelines (on platforms like Cloud bees, GitHub etc.) Experience with application monitoring/Observability, building dashboards, identifying & establishing SLA's, logging & tracing. Understanding of Capacity planning and Performance tuning. Familiar with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
scrumconnect ltd
About the Role Scrumconnect Consulting is looking for a Security Testing Engineer to ensure the security, resilience, and compliance. This role involves identifying vulnerabilities, mitigating security risks, and ensuring adherence to government security policies and DDAT frameworks . You will work closely with developers, security architects, and business stakeholders to embed security testing into Agile development workflows and DevSecOps pipelines. As a Security Testing Engineer , you will conduct static and dynamic security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability analysis , ensuring that applications meet the highest security standards. Key Responsibilities 1. Security Test Planning & Execution ? Develop, implement, and execute comprehensive security test plans for GOV.UK digital services. ? Identify security vulnerabilities through static and dynamic application security testing (SAST & DAST) . ? Ensure security testing is seamlessly integrated into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps processes. ? Define security requirements and best practices, aligning with government security policies . 2. Functional & Non-Functional Security Testing ? Conduct penetration testing, API security testing, and infrastructure security assessments . ? Perform risk-based security testing to identify and mitigate OWASP Top Ten vulnerabilities . ? Validate the effectiveness of security controls such as RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication), and API security mechanisms . ? Ensure compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, and NCSC Cyber Essentials security standards. 3. Vulnerability Management & Defect Tracking ? Identify, document, and track security defects, working closely with development teams to resolve vulnerabilities . ? Provide detailed security test reports , including risk assessments and mitigation strategies. ? Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize and remediate security findings . 4. Collaboration & Security Awareness ? Work closely with security architects, developers, and product teams to embed security in software development. ? Provide security awareness training and advocate secure coding practices across teams. ? Engage with GOV.UK security and compliance frameworks , ensuring security best practices are followed. 5. Test Reporting & Documentation ? Produce detailed security test reports , highlighting risks, vulnerabilities, and recommendations. ? Communicate security findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders . ? Maintain comprehensive documentation of security test cases, methodologies, and tools used . Required Skills & Experience ? Proven experience in security testing for web applications, APIs, and cloud environments. ? Strong knowledge of OWASP Top Ten, CVE vulnerabilities, and threat modelling techniques . ? Hands-on experience with security testing tools such as OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, Nessus, Metasploit, Nikto, or equivalent . ? Experience in API security testing using Postman, SoapUI, or REST-Assured . ? Strong understanding of CI/CD security, DevSecOps, and cloud security best practices (Azure, AWS, GCP) . ? Ability to simulate attack scenarios and conduct penetration testing on applications and infrastructure. ? Knowledge of database security testing , including writing security-focused SQL queries. ? Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM), RBAC, MFA, JWT authentication, and OAuth 2.0 security mechanisms . ? Strong risk assessment, problem-solving, and communication skills . ? Awareness of UK government security frameworks , including Cyber Essentials and NCSC guidelines . Nice to Have Skills ? Experience working in UK public sector engagements . ? Knowledge of User-Centric Design and GDS design system . ? Familiarity with security analytics and data visualization tools like PowerBI . ? Certified Agile Tester (CAT) or ISTQB Agile Tester Extension (CTFL-AT) . ? Strong understanding of cloud security posture management (CSPM) and SIEM tools (Splunk, ELK, Microsoft Sentinel) . ? Experience with security validation techniques for microservices and containerized applications (Kubernetes, Docker security hardening) .
About the Role Scrumconnect Consulting is looking for a Security Testing Engineer to ensure the security, resilience, and compliance. This role involves identifying vulnerabilities, mitigating security risks, and ensuring adherence to government security policies and DDAT frameworks . You will work closely with developers, security architects, and business stakeholders to embed security testing into Agile development workflows and DevSecOps pipelines. As a Security Testing Engineer , you will conduct static and dynamic security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability analysis , ensuring that applications meet the highest security standards. Key Responsibilities 1. Security Test Planning & Execution ? Develop, implement, and execute comprehensive security test plans for GOV.UK digital services. ? Identify security vulnerabilities through static and dynamic application security testing (SAST & DAST) . ? Ensure security testing is seamlessly integrated into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps processes. ? Define security requirements and best practices, aligning with government security policies . 2. Functional & Non-Functional Security Testing ? Conduct penetration testing, API security testing, and infrastructure security assessments . ? Perform risk-based security testing to identify and mitigate OWASP Top Ten vulnerabilities . ? Validate the effectiveness of security controls such as RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication), and API security mechanisms . ? Ensure compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, and NCSC Cyber Essentials security standards. 3. Vulnerability Management & Defect Tracking ? Identify, document, and track security defects, working closely with development teams to resolve vulnerabilities . ? Provide detailed security test reports , including risk assessments and mitigation strategies. ? Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize and remediate security findings . 4. Collaboration & Security Awareness ? Work closely with security architects, developers, and product teams to embed security in software development. ? Provide security awareness training and advocate secure coding practices across teams. ? Engage with GOV.UK security and compliance frameworks , ensuring security best practices are followed. 5. Test Reporting & Documentation ? Produce detailed security test reports , highlighting risks, vulnerabilities, and recommendations. ? Communicate security findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders . ? Maintain comprehensive documentation of security test cases, methodologies, and tools used . Required Skills & Experience ? Proven experience in security testing for web applications, APIs, and cloud environments. ? Strong knowledge of OWASP Top Ten, CVE vulnerabilities, and threat modelling techniques . ? Hands-on experience with security testing tools such as OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, Nessus, Metasploit, Nikto, or equivalent . ? Experience in API security testing using Postman, SoapUI, or REST-Assured . ? Strong understanding of CI/CD security, DevSecOps, and cloud security best practices (Azure, AWS, GCP) . ? Ability to simulate attack scenarios and conduct penetration testing on applications and infrastructure. ? Knowledge of database security testing , including writing security-focused SQL queries. ? Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM), RBAC, MFA, JWT authentication, and OAuth 2.0 security mechanisms . ? Strong risk assessment, problem-solving, and communication skills . ? Awareness of UK government security frameworks , including Cyber Essentials and NCSC guidelines . Nice to Have Skills ? Experience working in UK public sector engagements . ? Knowledge of User-Centric Design and GDS design system . ? Familiarity with security analytics and data visualization tools like PowerBI . ? Certified Agile Tester (CAT) or ISTQB Agile Tester Extension (CTFL-AT) . ? Strong understanding of cloud security posture management (CSPM) and SIEM tools (Splunk, ELK, Microsoft Sentinel) . ? Experience with security validation techniques for microservices and containerized applications (Kubernetes, Docker security hardening) .
