Test Automation Engineer

Sydney Metropolitan - Multiple Sites

Initial 6-Month Contract

Talent International is working in partnership with a large government organisation to assist in sourcing an experienced 'Test Automation Engineer'.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and configure test automation networks and plan, document and undertake stability and performance testing.
2. Apply, design and develop automated testing strategies to enhance test execution and build automated testing frameworks to ensure identification of bugs, software quality issues, reduction in the need for manual testing and test consistency.
3. Analyse, verify best-automated test approaches, and execute acceptance, integration, installation and system testing.
4. Define and document acceptance criteria for testing using various methodologies derived from the testing requirements, such as Waterfall, Agile and hybrid approaches, in order to ensure effective system assessments.
5. Provide accurate and precise estimates for assigned testing duration, confidence levels and foreseeable dependencies, based on analysis of the test requirements, as required by project managers, in order to ensure effective testing protocols and smooth system usage.
6. Design and develop automated testing strategies and plans for various test phases, based on available project documentation, including system testing, system integration testing, user acceptance testing, regression testing and production verification testing, in order to build automated testing frameworks and ensure stability of software products.
7. Review functional and technical requirements , perform research and analysis of test data as required for test examination to ensure products are fully usable and acceptable for release.
8. In conjunction with the Manager Testing & Quality Assurance, establish best practice policies, processes, templates and tools to ensure system products meet high quality standards when released into the TAFE NSW environment.
9. Work with the Line Manager to develop and review meaningful performance management and development plans.

Key Criteria:

1. Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
2. Experience in test automation framework and script designing
3. Demonstrated experience working as part of a Systems Group project delivery team performing activities to strict deadlines.

If you would be interested in this role please submit your cover letter & CV in Word format only by clicking the "APPLY NOW" button below or [email protected]