Automation Test Lead

1 day ago

Sydney, Australia ClearCompany Full time

Overview

Automation Test Lead - Contract - Sydney

- 6-month contract (extensions likely)
- $900-950 + super per day
- Sydney (Hybrid working - no remote option)

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Automation Test Lead to drive the end-to-end testing lifecycle for a major system implementation. You'll ensure solutions meet business requirements, quality standards, and support successful project delivery. This role suits a strong leader with hands-on automation expertise who can collaborate across teams and uplift testing capability.

Key Responsibilities

- Define and deliver a comprehensive test strategy, including automation frameworks, schedules, and resources.
- Manage all phases of testing: functional, system, performance, and UAT.
- Work closely with business stakeholders, project managers, and technical teams to align on testing requirements.
- Lead the design of automated test cases, scenarios, and scripts to ensure full requirements coverage.
- Oversee test execution, track results, and manage defects through to resolution.
- Drive governance of defect management processes and timelines.
- Ensure test data preparation and validation for accuracy and integrity.
- Provide regular reports on progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
- Manage UAT activities and coordinate with business users to resolve issues before deployment.
- Identify and implement improvements in testing tools, processes, and practices.
- Leverage Java, Selenium, and Python frameworks to build and maintain automation suites.
- Apply AI-enabled testing tools and GitHub Copilot to accelerate test creation, integration, and coverage.
- Work within DevOps and Microsoft-based environments to embed testing seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines.
- Contribute to the definition of the overall automation architecture and frameworks to ensure scalability and maintainability.

About you

- Proven experience as an Automation Test Lead or Test Manager on complex system implementation projects.
- Deep knowledge of automation testing methodologies across the full lifecycle.
- Strong hands-on experience with Java, Selenium, Python and related automation frameworks.
- Exposure to AI-assisted testing, GitHub, and Copilot in test design and execution.
- Background in DevOps/Microsoft environments and integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines.
- Skilled in testing governance, quality assurance, and reporting.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
- Confident communicator able to influence and collaborate across business and technical teams.

Next steps

If you're interested, please apply and we'll be in touch if your experience aligns.

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