Backend Functional Test Engineer

Join our team as a Backend Functional Test Engineerspecializing in biometric systems, making a significant contribution to groundbreaking technology in the public sector arena. Our tech re-entry program is designed to support individuals re-entering the workforce after a career break, offering a comprehensive six-month initiative to update skills, gain practical experience with advanced tools, and collaborate on high-impact projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automated testing solutions for biometric workflows and matching using back-end web services without a UI.
• Design, construct, and automate input test messages and expected outputs for various scenarios to expedite delivery processes.
• Conduct comprehensive functional and non-functional tests to guarantee the robustness, efficiency, and reliability of biometric systems.
• Utilize test automation tools such as SOAP-UI, JMeter, Jira, and Zephyr to design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts.
• Demonstrate strong expertise in XML and SOAP Web Services for seamless communication with back-end systems.
• Collaborate effectively with diverse teams to understand system requirements, define test strategies, and interpret results accurately.
• Continuously refine existing test automation frameworks and processes to enhance efficiency and coverage.

• Proven experience in developing and executing automated tests for back-end web services.
• Familiarity with biometric systems and related workflows is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of XML and SOAP Web Services.
• Proficient in using test automation tools including SOAP-UI, JMeter, Jira, and Zephyr.
• Scripting skills in languages such as Java or Python.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira and Zephyr.
• Outstanding problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
• Superior communication and collaboration skills for multidisciplinary team environments.
• Adaptable mindset with the capacity to rapidly learn and integrate new technologies and processes.

Must-Have Skills/Requirements:

• Proven experience in developing and executing automated tests for back-end web services.
• Proficient understanding of XML and SOAP Web Services.
• Expertise in using test automation tools including SOAP-UI, JMeter, Jira, and Zephyr.
• Scripting skills in languages such as Java or Python.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira and Zephyr.
• Outstanding problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
• Superior communication and collaboration skills for multidisciplinary team environments.
• Adaptable mindset with the capacity to rapidly learn and integrate new technologies and processes.

Nice-to-Have Skills/Requirements:

• Familiarity with biometric systems and related workflows.
• Experience in the public sector or government environment.
• Understanding of security protocols relevant to biometric data.
• Knowledge of database querying languages (SQL, etc.).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes).
• Experience with Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Participation in open-source projects or contribution to tech communities.