Automation Test Expert

4 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Randstad Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Test Engineer to join our team. This is a 18-month engagement with potential for extensions. The successful candidate will be based in various locations across Australia, including ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, and WA.

Key Requirements

  • The ideal candidate must be an Australian citizen and able to obtain a security clearance.
About the Job

This is a senior test automation role that requires expertise in principles and practical application of automation testing, test frameworks, CI/CD, and various tools. The successful candidate will work closely with the branch's Test Manager to establish approaches for test code development and integrate test automation with Scrum workflow and build processes.

Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Evaluate and recommend test automation technology selection and strategy (including framework selection and coding language).
  2. Design and implement automation frameworks, ensuring usability, effectiveness, efficiency, and maintainability are met. Frameworks must support backend and UI components, with a particular emphasis on Accessibility.
  3. Set standards for writing test code and automation coding principles to be used across the team.
  4. Support in-Sprint delivery of automated tests meeting acceptance criteria and enable Definition of Done.
  5. Write tests and supporting automation code.
  6. Oversee the continual improvement of automation testing practices.
  7. Manage risks and issues related to the provision of automated tests.
  8. Support the Test Manager to grow the team of automation testers and breadth of coverage.
Essential Criteria

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Expert 'hands-on' technical proficiency in the principles and practical application of automation testing, test frameworks, CI/CD, across a variety of tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of role autonomy and 'can do' attitude.
  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering, Computing Science, or Mathematics, or another relevant technical field.
  • 2–5 years' experience in a senior automation test role.
Desirable Criteria

The ideal candidate will also have:

  • Demonstrated analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Passion for driving quality through testing and automation.
  • Comfortable with new ways of thinking about accessibility and enthusiastic about accessible design & development.
Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per annum

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