Test Lead

6 days ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia Babylon Data Full time $80,000 - $110,000 per year

Test Lead

Rate Guide:
$800 – $1100 per day (plus 12% super)

Location of work:
ACT (Hybrid – remote considered on a case-by-case basis)

Contract duration:
12 months

Start date:
1 November 2025

Maximum hours per week:
40 hours

Security clearance requirements:
Must be able to obtain Baseline

Job Details

Babylon Data is seeking an experienced Test Lead to join a high-profile program within a Federal Government department. The role will lead test strategy, planning, and execution across multiple projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes in the delivery of digital services.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in Dynamics 365 CRM/.NET testing, proven leadership experience, and the ability to drive testing capability uplift across people, process, and tools. You will collaborate with cross-functional Agile/Scrum teams and provide oversight of both manual and automated testing activities, including integration into CI/CD pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and implement test strategies, master test plans, entry/exit quality gates, and risk/defect management processes.
  • Lead and mentor a team of testers (manual and automation), providing guidance, training, and fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
  • Support automated testers to design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks using tools such as EasyRepro and MSTest (C#).
  • Ensure integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps).
  • Oversee functional, regression, integration, performance, and UAT testing.
  • Track and report test progress, defect metrics, and quality KPIs to stakeholders.
  • Conduct risk assessments and support release go/no-go decisions.
  • Evaluate and recommend testing tools, frameworks, and best practices.

Essential Criteria

  1. Minimum 7+ years of Dynamics 365 CRM/.NET testing experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  2. Demonstrated ability to define test strategies and align them with project goals and timelines.
  3. Proven experience driving testing capability uplift by assessing maturity, establishing baselines, and implementing improvements.
  4. Experience with automation testing and integrating test suites into CI/CD pipelines.
  5. Proficiency in DevOps tools, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and QA best practices.
  6. Strong leadership and mentoring skills with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience with EasyRepro and MSTest (C#).
  • Familiarity with government ICT environments and compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to upskill manual testers in automation.

Working Arrangements

This role is based in
Canberra, ACT
with a
hybrid
model of onsite and remote work. Remote arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the supervising manager and subject to business needs. Candidates located outside Canberra must clearly indicate their desired work location in their response.

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