D365 Test Lead

PERSOL APAC Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Contract: 12 month initial contract with 2 x 12 month extension option. Canberra-based; open to interstate (Sydney/ Melbourne/ Brisbane/ Adelaide). Must be able to obtain Baseline clearance.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Test Lead to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of testing activities across multiple projects. This role requires strong leadership, a deep understanding of automated and manual testing methodologies, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams working in Scrum methodology to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions and quick resolution of defects.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Define and implement test strategies, plans, and processes aligned with project goals and timelines
• Define and implement master test plan, test entry and exit quality gates, defect triage and reporting, risk templates
• Collaborate with project managers, developers, and business analysts to understand requirements and define test coverage
• Estimate testing efforts and allocate resources effectively
• Lead and mentor a team of testers (manual and automation) working on multiple projects simultaneously, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback
• Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Cultivate a collaborative testing culture that promotes the sharing and adoption of best practices across teams
• Champion a growth mindset by encouraging continuous learning, skill development, and process improvement within the testing discipline

Automation & Tools

• Ability to support automated testers to design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts using tools such as EasyRepro and Mstest(C#)
• Ability to ensure automated tests are integrated into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps)
• Conduct comprehensive gap analyses to identify opportunities for expanding test automation coverage, improving efficiency, and aligning automation efforts with business and technical priorities
• Support and encourage manual testers to upskill and contribute to automation efforts through structured learning and hands-on collaboration
• Evaluate and recommend testing tools and technologies to improve efficiency and coverage

Test Execution & Reporting

• Oversee execution of functional, regression, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing
• Track and report test progress, defect metrics, and quality KPIs to stakeholders
• Ensure timely identification, documentation, and resolution of defects
• Establish and lead structured forums such as defect triage and test strategy reviews to promote alignment, transparency, and continuous improvement in testing practices

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to QA standards, best practices, industry standards and compliance requirements
• Conduct risk assessments and contribute to go/no-go decisions for releases
• Support audits and documentation for quality assurance processes

Good to have

• 7+ years of Dynamics 365 CRM/.NET testing experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role
• Proven ability to define test strategies and align them with project goals and timelines
• Experience with automation testing and integrating test suites into CI/CD pipelines
• Proficient in DevOps tools, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and QA best practices

If you meet these requirements, please apply now. For a confidential discussion please call Athena Yung on 02 6129 6463 or reach out at Athena.Yung@persolapac.com

PERSOL strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply.

EEO statement: PERSOL is an equal opportunity employer.