Test Lead
4 weeks ago
Requisition ID12627-Posted -Energy Markets & Corporate Digital Systems-Digital-Norwest- AEMO Office (1) -Energy Markets
Division:Energy Markets & Corporate Digital Systems
Reference number:12627
Engagement type:Fixed Term Contract
Sydney (Norwest) OR Melbourne Locations considered
AEMO at the Heart of Energy
AEMO is Australia’s independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMO’s purpose is to ensure safe, reliable and affordable energy today, and enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians. Australian governments are now committed to a net zero economy for Australia by 2050 and our vision is to enable this. We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems, and our core values revolve around character, commitment, and connection. Join us as we contribute to this significant transition in the energy sector.
About the role
The Test Lead plays a key role in the planning, coordination, and delivery of all aspects of project testing for NEM Retail. It is critical to have highly experienced Test lead on board across each project to ensure that all testing is conducted in line with quality practices and enable delivery of software that is reliable and secure for complex systems, as well as help optimise the use of environments for testing across projects.
What you will be doing
- Lead the strategic direction, governance, and execution of system testing and quality assurance practice
- Support various test phases including penetration testing, industry testing, and test data setup.
- Collaborate with the Environment and Release Manager to ensure availability of test environments for functional, regression, and UAT testing.
- Work closely with the Test Manager to ensure successful delivery of both project and BAU testing outcomes.
- Provide strategic oversight and guidance on manual and automated testing efforts, with a preference for candidates experienced in UI and API automation using tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Postman, and ReadyAPI.
- Drive the team’s automation and performance testing initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
- Lead the maintenance and enhancement of automated test suites, and mentor team members to uplift automation capabilities across the team.
What you will bring to the role
- Extensive in software testing, including demonstrable experience in a Test Lead role.
- Experience in the National Electricity Market (NEM), utility sector, or AEMO Retail Systems (MSATS, EMDM) is highly desirable
- Proven experience in leading IT projects, developing test strategies, and managing estimates and schedules.
- Proficiency in test management tools such as Jira, PractiTest, and ServiceNow.
- Hands-on experience with Azure applications (e.g., AKS, Function App, Databricks).
- Familiarity with system and technical requirements in regulated, multi-system environments.
- Experience in BDD API automation framework using the following tech stack, .NET SDK, SpecFlow, RestSharp, Log4net, Scriban
- Experience working in Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD frameworks.
- Proven experience leading automation initiatives (UI and API frameworks) and managing automation resources, preferably with hands-on use of tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Postman, and ReadyAPI, combined with working knowledge of CI/CD.
- Exposure to performance testing tools (e.g., LoadRunner) and ability to guide performance testing strategy and execution.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing complex testing efforts across web-based, client-server, and batch applications.
- Strong working knowledge of Azure services such as Cosmos DB, AKS, Function Apps, and Databricks.
In return some of our benefitsto you
- Flexible working: work from home, part time,job share, hybrid options,and additional leave options
- Professional development via projects, industry networks,job rotation, study assistance and more.
- Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.
- Reward your hard work with annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility).
- Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
About Our Process
AEMO values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds without regard to age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, parental status, race, religion and our First Nation peoples. We are dedicated to accommodating applicants' needs during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing talent@aemo.com.au .
For more information on the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) please refer towww.aemo.com.au or visit one of our social media channels below.
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