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Apply now Job no: 515121
Work type: Full time
Location: VIC - Metro
Categories: Information Technology

- Iconic Australian owned and operated global retail business, South Melbourne location

- 12 months hybrid contract Role

- A vibrant, team culture where we embrace pace, encourage new ideas & leadership

Spotlight Retail Group is undergoing a significant digital transformation, replacing our existing SAP Commerce platform with commercetools. This is a complete re-platforming effort to a modern, headless, and composable commerce architecture. This project involves rebuilding all our eCommerce integrations using Workato, implementing a new CMS, and developing new drop-ship functionality. You will be instrumental in a high-impact project, working with cutting-edge technology to create a seamless experience for a large user base.

As the Test Lead, you'll be a critical part of our Program Delivery team. This is a hands‑on leadership position without direct line management, focused on coordinating and overseeing all testing activities.

What You Will Be Doing

- Strategise & Plan: Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies, plans, and methodologies. Define test scope and estimate efforts and timelines.

- Execute & Oversee: Coordinate all testing phases, including SIT, UAT, Performance, Penetration, and Smoke testing. Lead the creation and execution of test cases, working closely with vendors and internal stakeholders.

- Champion Quality: Be our go‑to expert for quality assurance. Manage the entire defect lifecycle, from logging and prioritising to resolution, and facilitate formal sign‑off processes.

- Drive Improvement: Continuously evaluate and enhance our testing processes and tools, with a strong focus on automation and best practices.

Skills & Experience We're Looking For

- Experience: A minimum of 5+ years in software testing, with at least 3 years in a Test Lead or similar oversight role.

- Technical Acumen: Proven experience leading QA for complex, high‑impact solutions.

- Methodology: Strong understanding of Agile and DevOps environments.

- Tools: Proficiency with test management tools (TestRail, Zephyr) and defect tracking systems like Jira.

- Non‑Functional Testing: Experience coordinating performance, security, and accessibility testing is a must.

- Automation: Experience with test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress) is highly regarded.

- Leadership: Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders and foster collaboration.

Why Spotlight Retail Group?

Join an iconic Australian‑owned and operated global retail business that's passionate about growth and innovation. As part of Spotlight Retail Group, you'll benefit from:

- A competitive salary package + Superannuation + Profit Share + Work Flexibility.

- Clear pathways for career progression and personal development.

- A vibrant team culture that embraces pace, encourages new ideas, and fosters leadership.

- Team member discounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), gym discounts, and more

Who We Are

Spotlight Group Holdings (“SGH”) is Australia's largest privately‑owned and family‑operated business, encompassing the Spotlight Retail Group (Spotlight, Anaconda, Mountain Designs, and Harris Scarfe), Spotlight Property Group, Spotlight Direct Investments, and the Spotlight Charitable Foundation. We are acknowledged as market leaders within the Australian retail space.

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Candidates must have unrestricted working rights in Australia.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
No agency enquiries or applications please

Advertised: 02 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:

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You’ll find details on our recruitment process below. Make sure you’re well prepared to keep your nerves at bay and to maximise your chances of making a great impression.

1. Update Your CV

Make sure your CV is up‑to‑date with your latest skills and experience, and that it’s tailored to the role you are seeking. It is a legal requirement that all Spotlight employees have the right to work in Australia.

2. Apply

You can apply online by selecting the relevant job link above, uploading your CV and completing the online application form.

3. Attend an Interview

If your application has been successful, we will ask you to take part in one or more of the following:

- phone interview

- face‑to‑face interview

- group interview.

4. Reference & Police Check

As part of the screening process, we will obtain your consent to complete two work‑related reference checks and, for roles that require one, a police check.

5. Job Offer

Congratulations If you have been successful, you will be able to accept your letter of offer online together with an employment pack containing information on Spotlight and your responsibilities and entitlements.

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