Software Testing Lead

Brisbane, Queensland

Job ID JR Category Information Technology Role Type Hybrid Post Date Aug. 14, 2025

Job Description

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Test Lead – Aerospace, Defence & Manufacturing

Location:Boeing Australia – Brisbane - Hybrid

Position Summary:

Boeing Australia is seeking an experienced Test Lead to lead structured application testing for critical corporate systems such as Payroll, HR, and ERP within the aerospace, defence services, and manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in managing testing in regulated industries, with a focus on compliance, security, and quality standards relevant to aerospace and defence manufacturing.

This role will drive the implementation of test management tools like Azure DevOps (ADO) Test Planning and test automation frameworks such as Selenium, ensuring repeatable, auditable, and efficient testing processes.

Leadership skills are essential to manage and mentor junior test analysts and automation developers in a secure and compliance-driven environment.

Due to the International nature of the role and business as a whole, there may be the requirement to support after hours meetings and calls, however flexibility is encouraged. Some domestic travel may be required.

About the Role:

• Lead and manage structured testing activities for corporate systems (Payroll, HR, ERP) supporting aerospace and defence manufacturing and commercial airplane fabrication and assembly operations.

• Ensure testing processes comply with relevant industry regulations and organizational security policies.

• Implement and promote the use of Azure DevOps (ADO) Test Planning to enable structured, repeatable, and traceable testing aligned with governance frameworks.

• Design, implement, and maintain test automation frameworks using Selenium or similar tools to improve test efficiency and coverage.

• Manage and mentor a team of junior test analysts and test automation developers, fostering a culture of quality, security, and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with business units, IT, cybersecurity, and program teams to align testing strategies with operational and compliance requirements.

• Monitor and report on testing progress, risks, and quality metrics to senior management and stakeholders.

• Support cybersecurity and information protection standards by ensuring testing activities safeguard sensitive and regulated information.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing methodologies, tools, and processes within the aerospace and defence context.

Basic Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Proven experience managing structured application testing in regulated industries, preferably aerospace, defence, or manufacturing.

• Strong knowledge of test management tools, especially Azure DevOps (ADO) Test Planning.

• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools such as Selenium.

• Understanding of security policies and compliance requirements relevant to aerospace and defence sectors.

• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing lifecycle (STLC) in complex, regulated environments.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

• Experience working within aerospace, defence, or government contracting environments

• Knowledge of Agile and DevOps practices

About Us

Boeing Australia and New Zealand are shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for both the defence space and the manufacturing of composite components for commercial aircraft. From the seabed to outer space, we have helped shape aerospace, manufacturing and defence innovations in Australia over the past 95 years.

In addition to a competitive salary, our employees benefit from flexible working options, global opportunities, salary packaging, performance incentives, study assistance, wellbeing programs and discounts on health insurance, travel and accommodation.

We're also committed to fostering an environment that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive for every employee, with great opportunities for professional growth.

As an equal opportunity employer, female candidates, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply. We are also open to candidates from other industries including mining, communications, ICT and oil and gas. If you don't meet 100% of the criteria for this role although you have the right foundational experience and qualifications, don't hesitate to apply.

Benefits

• Cutting edge projects

• Flexible working options

• Competitive remuneration and incentive plan available

• Discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation

• Salary packaging options

• Health and wellbeing benefits

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 29, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements with the ability to obtain Australia Negative Vetting Level 1 clearance.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

• Competitive base pay and incentive programs.
• Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
• Resources and opportunities to grow your career.
• Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.