Non Functional Test Specialist

Join to apply for the Non Functional Test Specialist role at People First Bank . This 12‑month fixed‑term contract is full‑time. We are building a modern, resilient digital ecosystem. The Non‑Functional Test Specialist will own performance, resiliency, and other non‑functional testing areas, guiding strategy through execution. Key Responsibilities Responsible for design, implementation, and continuous optimisation of the organisation’s non‑functional testing framework, tooling, artefacts, and processes. Review requirements and architecture to create fit‑for‑purpose test plans and test cases, ensuring alignment of acceptance criteria and defect management processes. Work closely with Delivery Teams, Test Managers, and the Test Management CoE to define and communicate non‑functional testing strategies, ensuring early engagement and alignment with project and program needs. Act as the go‑to expert for Performance and Resiliency Testing, translating industry standards and complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for business stakeholders and leadership. Perform risk assessments, partner with third‑party vendors and internal teams, and drive remediation planning across all phases of the SDLC. Build and maintain quantitative measurement techniques, test scripts, and risk‑driven automated testing to enhance test coverage, reliability, and productivity. Help improve the quality of production releases, minimising incidents through strategic, automated non‑functional testing across the testing lifecycle. Qualifications Deep expertise in non‑functional testing with 7+ years’ experience across performance, resiliency, and enterprise‑scale testing disciplines. Hands‑on technical capability, including building and maintaining frameworks (JMeter, LoadRunner, TOSCA) and scripting for data generation (e.g., Python). Strong understanding of STLC and SDLC, with the ability to guide teams through complex non‑functional testing within fast‑paced delivery environments. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, able to simplify technical concepts for business leaders and influence decisions across projects and programs. Proactive continuous improver, committed to enhancing test processes, artefacts, and the overall quality of production releases through structured non‑functional testing. Location While our primary office locations are in Adelaide and Brisbane, we consider applications from employees within Australia for this role. Please consider how the work may be undertaken given your location and what support you may require. Benefits Flexibility and hybrid working arrangements. Enhance your salary with discounts on banking, health insurance, and shopping across Australia. Advance your career with training, study support, and project opportunities. Competitive leave benefits that empower employees to take time for themselves and loved ones. Wellbeing support with our Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing leave, mental health app, and ambassadors’ program. Paid volunteering, Workplace Giving, and diverse community initiatives. Peer‑driven recognition program. About People First Bank In March 2023, People’s Choice and Heritage Bank merged to form Heritage and People’s Choice Limited, Australia’s leading mutual bank. We now operate under the single brand People First Bank. With over 700,000 members and 1,900 employees, our dual head offices are in Adelaide and Toowoomba, with an Australian‑based contract centre and branches across five states. We aim to deliver positive change through banking, offering an inclusive, flexible work environment. Apply Online Now If this sounds like you, click “Apply” now and submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume by COB Thursday 11 th December . We are committed to diversity and inclusion and support candidate requests for adjustments to enable everyone to equitably participate in our selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr