Test Automation Lead, Functional Testing

7 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Reserve Bank of Australia Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
  • Impactful work on critical national payments settlements systems that help run the Australian economy.
  • Opportunity to be part of innovations in the payments industry.

About the Team

We are seeking an experienced Test Automation Lead to join the Functional Testing team in the Payments Settlements department. This is a non-people leading role, focused on technical leadership and delivery within the automation testing domain. The Department is responsible for the ongoing development and smooth operation of Reserve Bank Information and Transfer System (RITS) and the Fast Settlement Service (FSS), the day-to-day management of Exchange Settlement Accounts, and back-office settlement of transactions arising from the Bank's open market operations and reserves management trades. The Department also provides a low-value clearing service to payments system participants for the exchange of cheque and direct entry payment files. 

About the role

  • Lead technical analysis and implementation of test automation across complex, integrated business domains to reduce risk and enhance quality efficiently.
  • Plan, design, and execute automated functional testing across multiple test levels.
  • Develop and maintain test artefacts, including automation scripts, test plans, and progress reports.
  • Ensure consistent application of testing standards, methodologies, and tools across projects.
  • Champion quality improvements within the testing domain, promoting a consistent and scalable approach to automation and fostering a quality-first mindset.
  • Contribute to system enhancements that improve usability and overall business experience.
  • Support the maintenance and availability of UAT environments, including timely validation of OS, security, and application patches.
  • Expand automation coverage across applications and test levels, focusing on improving both breadth and depth of regression and progression testing.

About you

  • Extensive hands-on experience in Selenium with Java, including successful delivery of robust test automation frameworks, scripts, and tools.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in test automation across complex systems and domains.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Serenity-Cucumber is essential.
  • Experience in API testing is highly desirable.
  • Strong working knowledge of build tools (e.g., Maven), source control systems (e.g., GitLab, SVN), and CI/CD platforms (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins).
  • Demonstrated experience in planning and executing functional testing for mission-critical systems.
  • Experience with shift-left testing practices and data warehouse automation is highly advantageous.
  • Familiarity with payment, clearing, and settlement systems and related industry standards is desirable.
  • Solid understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with practical experience in CI/CD pipelines.
  • Proficient in using defect and test management tools such as JIRA and QMetry.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.

Be More

Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the RBA forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

Why RBA?

The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operate infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people. Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives. Striving to be Open & Dynamic, we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams and are transparent with each other, whilst delivering quality together effectively and focusing on outcomes by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining as we go. Our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect while promoting the public interest through our efforts. We know it is the growth and success of our people that drives the RBA forward. Come and make a bigger contribution while you build and develop your own skills too, because being more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse background, those living with a disability and from the LGBTQ+ community. We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates.

Application Close :

October 09, 2025

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