Non-Functional Testing Specialist
iLAB BrazilNon-Functional Testing Specialist
Active participation in Planning, Refinement, Daily, and Retrospective meetings, with a focus on identifying, analyzing, and detailing non-functional requirements (performance, security, scalability, usability, accessibility, among others).
Responsible for evaluating new features and system enhancements from a non-functional requirements perspective, identifying risks and impacts, and defining the approach, strategies, and tools for load, stress, and security testing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, design, and execute non-functional testing for systems and applications.
- Define the best tools and strategies for performance testing (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner, K6) and security testing (e.g., OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite).
- Provide effort and time estimates for the execution of non-functional tests.
- Assess system behavior under high demand, sustained load, and simulated failures.
- Perform vulnerability analysis, suggest fixes, and mitigate security risks.
- Monitor and validate system quality regarding performance, security, scalability, and user experience.
- Support the definition of acceptance criteria and non-functional requirements coverage in user stories and epics.
- Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of non-functional testing strategies and Quality Assurance practices within squads.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Analysis and Development, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.
Required Qualifications:
- ISTQB CTFL / CTFL-AT certification
- Advanced English (reading, writing, and technical conversation)
- Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience in performance and security testing
- 5 to 7 years of proven experience in Quality Assurance roles with a focus on non-functional testing
"It is an exciting time to be a part of the iLAB family. Company growth has provided me with opportunities that not many of my peers are fortunate enough to experience, and the knowledge I have gained from my veteran coworkers is priceless. It is nice to finally feel like a company cares about my career goals, and not just their own business goals."