Senior API Automation Engineer - Utilities

Location: Sydney (1 day per week in office)
Contract length: 6 months (extensions likely)
Rate: $750-800 including super, per day

Job Summary:

Our utilities client is seeking skilled and detail-oriented API Automation Test Engineer with a strong technical background to join their QA team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in test automation and a solid understanding of modern development and deployment environments, including cloud platforms, containerization, and both relational and NoSQL databases. This role requires close collaboration with developers, DevOps, and product teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute automated test cases and scripts for backend and API testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand application architecture and ensure test coverage.
• Validate RESTful APIs using Postman and similar tools.
• Create and manage test data using NoSQL and PostgreSQL/Snowflake databases.
• Implement test automation in projects using tools compatible with .NET and Node.js.
• Support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) testing with Terraform.
• Work with Docker and AWS environments to validate containerized and cloud-based applications.
• Participate in CI/CD processes and provide input on improving quality and efficiency.
• Identify, log, and track defects using standardized tools and processes.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in software testing with a focus on automation.
• Hands-on experience with Postman for API testing and API Automation.
• Proficiency in C# and Javascript.
• Experience working with NoSQL databases and Snowflake or other cloud data platforms.
• Familiarity with Docker in test environments.
• Strong knowledge of cloud services, preferably AWS.
• Experience in building or maintaining automated test frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

If this role is of interest, please apply and we will be in touch if your experience is a match for the role.