Quality Assurance Specialist

OUR COMPANY:

GP One Consulting are a specialised team of software developers that build bespoke enterprise applications by leveraging the smarts of location-based technologies.  Enterprise Implementation, System Integration & Geographic Information System (GIS) experts, we work across all industry sectors to provide spatial intelligence through web and mobile based applications.

With a team of 30 and offices in Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane, Townsville, and Cairns, we've expanded thanks to our successful large-scale projects with state government agencies and large corporations that include BHP.

We're committed to our clients' success, building long-term relationships focused on mutual growth. Our collaborative culture also fosters teamwork and career development while promoting a healthy work-life balance.

GP One is an established business of 15 years, currently in a scale-up phase that intends to offer significant career growth opportunities over the next few years,

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ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Quality Assurance Specialist will coordinate testing activities across major project data migration, application development and system integration streams. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end testing lifecycle, including test planning, execution, defect management, and reporting. The Test / QA Specialist will ensure alignment with the unified test strategy and maintain independence from the development team to uphold objectivity and quality assurance standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Executing test strategies.
• Coordinating test case development and execution using Xray and Jira.
• Facilitating collaboration between the test team, data migration team, and application developers.
• Conducting pre-System integration Testing (SIT) quality assurance on development deliverables, including smoke screen testing.
• Managing defect triage, tracking, and resolution processes.
• Providing regular test progress reports to Project Managers and Steering Committees.
• Support of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) planning and execution, ensuring readiness and stakeholder engagement.
• Maintenance of test documentation and ensuring traceability to business and technical requirements.
• Ensuring test data and environment readiness in collaboration with data migration and infrastructure teams.
• Contribute reusable test cases and documentation for UAT preparation.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS:

• Proficiency in writing test cases and using test management tools such as Xray and Jira.
• Proven experience in software testing, QA coordination, or test management.
• Strong understanding of test lifecycle phases including SIT, UAT, and smoke testing.
• Familiarity with issue tracking systems and defect management processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across development, testing, and project teams.
• Ability to maintain independence from development and solution design teams.
• Experience on government projects or regulated environments.
• Familiarity with data migration testing and application integration.
• Understanding of Agile and hybrid delivery models.
• Formal tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, IT, or a related field

BENEFITS & PERKS

Perks include 5 weeks annual leave, and overtime paid for approved work over a 38-hour week.  You will also be able to develop your skills through professional development that can include travel to conferences locally and in the USA.

How to Apply:Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and why they are a good fit for this role via Seek. If you have any question regarding the role, please contact GP One on