• Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne
• 16 Month Contract + 2 X 12 Month Extension
• 01 July 2025 start date
• Minimum Baseline Clearance Required

Our Client, a large Federal Government Department is seeking to engage multiple Automation Testers for a long term contract. Automation Testers construct automated tests which confirm that systems and services function appropriately, and they validate the environment in which these things operate to make sure test results are valid.

As an Automation Tester, you will be required to:

• Participate in requirements analysis;
• Write clean, maintainable and scalable code;
• Conduct API and UI Automation testing;
• Create and update Automated test scripts in C# as per business requirements;
• Detect, record & manage software failures (defects);
• Utilise a custom Test automation framework - Selenium Grid, RESTful API, YAML CI/CD, Azure Kubernetes Services, Azure DevOps, GIT and a Test Data API;
• Update NuGet packages;
• Provide input and work collaboratively with other DSD stakeholders to help deliver departmental deliverables;
• Liaise with Scrum Masters, Developers, Manual testers, and Automation Test Engineers;
• Develop documentation throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC);
• Performing additional duties or assume responsibility of functions as directed by the supervisor from time to time;
• Participating in Performance discussions as required by the supervisor.

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated experience working at all stages of the SDLC performing a range of automation testing in an enterprise-class IT environment, including working in an agile software development environment as a part of a multi-disciplinary team;
• Experience in advanced automation testing, with a focus on the development of technical automation creating and updating automated test scripts at the UI and API layer in C#, RESTful API tests using RestSharp API, and SQL using SQL Server Management Studio. The Department use a custom Test automation framework - Selenium Grid, RESTful API, YAML CI/CD, Azure Kubernetes Services, Azure DevOps, GIT and a Test Data API, and Update NuGet packages;
• Well-developed testing skills, including the ability to write, review and execute complex test cases, including effectively prioritise testing efforts and test case execution, and report and track the resolution of defects/issues;
• Extensive C# programming experience in large complex environments that utilise Agile iterative development;
• Strong personal qualities including well developed communication skills, an ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, sound prioritisation, time management and organisational skills Willingness to use an existing custom Test automation framework, using a MS technology stack.

How to Apply

For a copy of the full job description, please get in touch with Alison at the Recruitment Hive by clicking the Quick Apply button. Alternatively, you can reach Alison on (02)62991006 to discuss further.

Please note, applications close on Thursday the 17th of April at 10 AM.

JOB ID 10663