Principal Test Engineer

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Suncorp Group Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
  • Lead testing innovation across high-impact digital platforms
  • Influence quality standards across a collaborative tech community
  • Brisbane or Melbourne location

About the Role

As a Principal Software Test Engineer, you'll lead the development of testing frameworks and automation strategies that elevate quality across our digital platforms. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-centric solutions and uplift engineering standards.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the design and implementation of test frameworks that improve productivity and quality across multiple portfolios
  • Develop and embed automation and security practices into CI/CD pipelines to support scalable delivery
  • Mentor and uplift junior test engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence
  • Collaborate with Chapter Leads and contribute to quality-focused initiatives across the organisation
  • Represent the testing community in strategic discussions and cross-functional programs

What You'll Bring

  • 10+ years' experience in software testing, with deep expertise in Java, JavaScript, and modern testing frameworks like Playwright, Cypress, and Selenium
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams across diverse technical domains
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins), source control (Git/Bitbucket), and build tools (Maven, Gradle, Webpack)
  • Experience in performance and accessibility testing, and API frameworks such as RestAssured and Serenity BDD

What You'll Enjoy

Access our award-winning Shine platform – your central hub for exclusive perks, wellbeing support, career development, and recognition. Shine has been recognised for excellence in employee experience, making it easier than ever to access what matters most to you.

  • Hybrid working, flexible leave, 20 weeks paid parental leave, and up to 5 days paid flexible leave annually
  • Paid study support, career breaks, on-the-job learning, and a $1,000 referral bonus
  • Free wellbeing coaching, a dedicated Employee Council, and confidential EAP access
  • Discounts at 400+ retailers, insurance savings, gym memberships, and reduced super fees
  • Paid volunteer leave, donation matching, and unlimited emergency response leave
  • Performance-based bonuses and Suncorp shares for eligible employees
  • Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families

Explore our full benefits:

At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact for a confidential conversation.

Advertised: 01 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 15 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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