Non-Functional Tester

Role: Non-Functional TesterLocation: Toronto ON or London, ON (2 days/week onsite)What You Will Do:Create Non-Functional Test plans and associated test cases on a project-by-project basis. Work with application SMEs and architects to understand data and Non-Functional requirements for an application and how design meets these requirements. Work with Functional Test planners to identify key functional tests that can be leveraged (or created) to assist with application validation post intrusive non-functional tests. Understand and document test steps as needed to prepare an environment for Failover, Negative, and Monitoring testing as needed - Schedule, conduct, and communicate outcome of tests. Work with project delivery leads to incorporate schedule for Non-Functional testing inside Master Project PlanSkills and Experience You Will Need:Required:5 years of experience with creating and conducting these types of tests from an infrastructure point of view: server Shakedown, Operability, Negative, Failover, Custom Monitoring, and Fallback/Fall Forward testing.Back-end systems experience (ability to log into and navigate/manipulate systems, such as stop/start/restart/failover) - i.e. server support and administration experience - Windows, Linux/Unix, Azure Experience working with and ability to manipulate clustered environments in support of Negative and Failover testing - Active/Active; Active/Passive Hands-on experience in technologies with regards to Non-Functional testing such as: WebSphere, MQ, Linux/Unix (including knowledge of Unix commands), Network (load-balancing/F5), Windows Server, Cluster, Git Bash, cluster management, etc. Experience with databases (Oracle, SQL, DB2), and APIs, and how they are used with applications. 5 years of experience with Cloud technologies including 3 years experience with Azure. Experience with large technology infrastructure.Knowledge of Agile / Waterfall methodologies Education: Undergraduate degree or technical CertificateStrong academic background (e.g., computer science, engineering)Certification:CSTE/CSTM Certification preferred.Who We Are:GalaxE is a professional IT services firm that specializes in platform-driven solutions and the use of automation to achieve enterprise business transformation and mission-critical change for some of the largest companies in the world. Using our proprietary solution set, GxFource®, we apply machine learning techniques and predictive analytics tools as part of a broad artificial intelligence strategy that provides effective impact and data-driven business transformation. Since its founding, GalaxE has been dedicated to advancing the benefits of technology. As we continue that legacy and look to the future, a focus on business enablement through agile, cost-efficient, and effective integration of people, process, and technology anchors our success. We revolutionize change in the costs of doing business that transform companies and their ability to leap beyond the competition.At GalaxE we value people and are committed to diversity and inclusion where our employees are made to feel comfortable and are encouraged to be authentic. We focus on cultivating both traditional IT and non-traditional, new collar, workers through our Outsource to America®, program.We are always looking for passionate, entrepreneurial-minded innovators and disrupters; game-changers that take ownership of the work they produce and bring it each and every day. Working with like-minded team members you will get a chance to discover, develop, and use cutting-edge technologies to transform the way we deliver creative business solutions.Sound like you? Join us and find out for yourself what it means for you, and your career, to be part of the GalaxE team. Let's build something, together. #WeAreGalaxEEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledPhysical Requirements:Prolonged periods of remaining stationary at a desk and working on a computerMust be able to lift to 15 lbs., as neededMust be able to work on-site (corporate/client offices), as needed (not applicable for 100% remote roles)Occasionally required to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead.Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, the ability to tolerate fluorescent lighting, and the ability to adjust focus.Employees must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees requiring accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs, absent undue hardship.For more information, please visit https://www.galaxe.com/ Information Services,IT Services and IT Consulting,IT System Custom Software Development