Test Lead

This role is part of the Technical Assurance team within the Payments Settlements department, Business Services Group. Business Services Group is responsible for the provision of banking and payments services to Australian Government agencies, the provision of payment settlement services to Australian financial system participants through the Reserve Bank Information and Transfer System (RITS) and the Fast Settlement Service (FSS), the conduct of Exchange Settlement Accounts and the production and issuance of Australian banknotes.

We are looking for an experienced Non-functional Test Lead to join our team on 2-year fixed term basis.

Key Objectives:
- Leading the non-functional test strategy definition for Payments Settlements Portfolio projects and BAU changes, encompassing approach for performance, failover, recovery and other non-functional testing types based on the requirements.- Leading the non-functional test strategy implementation for high critical systems such as RITS, FSS, Swift and associated systems.- Uplifting the non-functional test process maturity by assessing and improving the process framework, standards and tools.- Technical leadership in performance testing tools and monitoring tools such as JMeter, Gatling, and AppDynamics.- Lead by example in transforming the testing approach towards "Shift-Left" by working closely with the team members through mentoring and coaching.- Support coordination and planning of testing activities of systems in the Payment Settlements (PS) department aimed at minimising risk while achieving high levels of quality, in the most pragmatic manner.-
- Work with the development team, operations, extended IT team and other sections to drive quality improvements particularly in the non-functional testing space, and to foster a quality mindset.- Provide second-level support to PS Operations and PS Settlements, this includes training, handover, and support documentations.

Your Background- Extensive experience in the leading, planning, supporting the testing of non-functional changes to mission critical systems.- Experience in implementing non-functional testing frameworks and tools.- Strong technical and problem-solving skills in managing challenges with "Shift-Left" implementation approach.- Experience and understanding of agile concepts and its implementation.- Expertise in the area of Swift is strongly preferred.- Knowledge and experience with payments and settlements systems is desired.

What do we offer?- Impactful work on critical national payments settlements systems that help run the Australian economy.- Professional development opportunities, including training, mentorship, and growth prospects.- Opportunity to be part of innovations in the payments industry.- Flexible working arrangements.

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 Bank forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.
- Why RBA?_

Through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking, the RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operates 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 have a critical role to play in achieving these objectives, whether directly or in a supporting capacity. As a values driven organisation, 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.

Few places give you the balance of professional challenge and a management culture that not only supports but encourages you to live a full life outside of work and be more.

Application Close:
November 06, 2024

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