This pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading

Great opportunity to join a busy, established Automation Test team with a number of key initiatives for the organisation.

• Senior Test Automation Engineer | Large Program and Team
• Based Melb or Canberra | Some Onsite and WFH | No Remote
• $115-135/hour | 12 + 12 month contract | Apply now for consideration

As the Senior Test Automation Engineer you will be working closely with the Test Manager and the Senior Test Automation Consultant to establishe approaches for test code development and integrates test automation with Scrum workflow and build processes. You will also help complement and uplift testing practises in some "legacy" testing streams through introduction of automation and transition into DevOps.

Key Duties and Responsibilities...

• Evaluate and recommend test automation technology selection and strategy (including framework selection and coding language).
• Design and 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.
• Support in-Sprint delivery of automated tests meeting acceptance criteria and enable Definition of Done.
• Write tests and supporting automation code.
• Oversee the continual improvement of automation testing practices.
• Manage risks and issues related to the provision of automated tests.
• Support the Test Manager to grow the team of automation testers and breadth of coverage.

Essential criteria

• Expert "hands-on" technical proficiency in the principles and practical application of automation testing, test frameworks, CI/CD, across a variety of tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of role autonomy and "can do" attitude.
• Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering, Computing Science or Mathematics or another relevant technical field.
• 2-5 years' experience in a senior automation test role.

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrated analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Passion for driving quality through testing and automation.
• Comfortable with new ways of thinking about accessibility and enthusiastic about accessible design & development will be highly regarded.

Like to know more?

To submit your application, please apply online using the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Brett Elliott via email [email protected] quoting Ref No. 243535.