Test Analyst

$104k + 11.5% super, WFH + option for monthly day off. Modern Footscray office, close to public transport.
- Supportive team culture and flexibility.
- Opportunity to cross-skill, learn new skills, and mentor others

**About Greater Western Water**

We’re waterand more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

**Benefits**
- We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH.
- Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave
- Monthly work-life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
- Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
- Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
- Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office

**The opportunity**

Are you a detail-oriented individual with a passion for ensuring quality and looking to work for an organisation that provides an essential service to the community and country?

Join GWW, in one of these four newly created roles

As a Test Analyst, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the high standards of our technology changes. You will assist in developing and maintaining our testing and assurance practice, ensuring that all technology changes meet our quality standards before release. You will be responsible for delivering comprehensive Testing and Assurance plans for both projects and BAU changes, encompassing various testing methodologies.

Don’t delay, dive into this role today

**Responsibilities**
- Design and develop test plans based on functional and nonfunctional requirements, user stories, or acceptance criteria for projects and BAU activities.
- Create, update, and refine test cases to accommodate changes in system functionality.
- Collaborate with development teams to prioritise and resolve defects, log defects and track progress, and retest resolved defects and verify that they meet the required quality standards.
- Develop and execute automated test scripts for using the appropriate framework and integrate with CI/CD pipeline (e.g., webdriver.io, Karate, Azure DevOps).
- Continuously assess the effectiveness of testing processes and suggest improvements.
- Identify potential risks in test coverage or project delivery and escalate them to the relevant stakeholders.
- Prepare test reports, including test summary reports, defect reports, weekly status reports, and execution status.

**Skills & Experience**
- Experience with Test Management tools such as Xray/Jira
- Deep understanding of various testing methodologies such as manual testing, automated testing, and exploratory testing in complex enterprise landscape.
- Experienced in API testing tools such as Postman and/or Karate BDD for validating integrations created via BOOMI middleware.
- Experience in developing automated scripts for regression testing and improve automated test coverage.
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps (or similar CI/CD tools) to manage and automate test execution, maintain version control, track defect resolution, and integrate automated testing within DevOps workflows, ensuring efficient delivery cycles in an Agile environment.
- Understanding of performance testing tools such as J Meter, security testing practices and Disaster Recovery Testing practices.
- Understanding of SDLC methodology in Agile and waterfall environments
- Relevant Tertiary Qualifications in IT related discipline
- Proven ability to navigate complex technical landscapes and adapt to rapidly changing environments, combined with a proactive approach to evolving priorities and adhering to deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships through strong communication and consultation skills.
- Effective communication skills, complimented by the ability to present information clearly and concisely to various stakeholders.

**See yourself thrive**

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Shortlisting will commence during the advertising period.