Job Title: 1 Automated Test Engineer
Duration: 12 months + possible 12 month extension
Location: ACT + hybrid
The Client is undertaking major work programs to deliver innovative fit-for-need ICT-based solutions. The Automation Tester will embed effective test automation technologies, practices and execution across a suite of new leading-edge strategic technology solutions being delivered by the Client Branch, including cloud hosted platforms, Mobile applications, CRM portals and more. Automated testing of Salesforce solutions will be a core component of your role. Working closely with the Test Manager, the Automation Tester will work within a Scrum team to establish and integrate test automation within the Scrum workflow and build processes. You have an integral role in the team, driving quality and efficiency.
Citizenship
As part of the eligibility and suitability requirement, the Client seeks candidates who are Australian citizens only to obtain Baseline security clearance. Successful candidates will be required to furnish valid evidence of citizenship during the Pre-engagement Check.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Implement automation frameworks, ensuring usability, effectiveness, efficiency and maintainability are met. Frameworks must support backend and UI components, with a particular emphasis on Accessibility.
- Set standards for writing test code and automation coding principles to be used across the team.
- Drive in-Sprint delivery of automated tests meeting acceptance criteria and enabling the Definition of Done.
- Write tests and supporting automation code.
- Create manual scenarios.
- Contribute to the continual improvement of automation testing practices.
- Support the Test Manager to grow the team of automation testers and breadth of coverage
Essential criteria
- Experience building and executing automated test regimes as part of a DevOps team using CI/CD methodologies.
- Expert “hands-on” technical proficiency with UI functional automation using tools such as Playwright, Selenium WebDriver and BDD frameworks like Cucumber and experience using continuous integration tools like Jenkins, Bamboo, and building automation test pipelines.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a test automation role.
- Solid skills on testing REST API using Postman and writing automation scripts for REST API tests.
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Engineering, Computing Science or Mathematics or another relevant technical field.
If this role aligns with your skills and aspirations, apply now for immediate consideration. Contact Maria Lastierre at 02 6245 1717, quoting Job Reference: # 264454
The application deadline for this position is on 27th February 2025.
Please note that only candidates meeting the specified criteria will be contacted. Your interest in the position is greatly appreciated.
