APS5 Test Engineer

Softtest pays pty ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Softtest pays pty ltd in Canberra is seeking an APS5 Test Analyst to validate system designs and behaviours. You will follow established guidelines, exercise independent judgement within defined parameters, and contribute to team objectives while supporting more junior testers.

Key duties include developing test artifacts, executing test cases, reporting results, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery. Experience with ICT policies and testing standards is important.

Qualifications

• ISTQB Foundation Level certification is preferred.
• Experience with testing in ICT environments and policies.
• Familiarity with test automation concepts and team tooling.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned test cases at various stages of testing on appropriate platforms.
• Develop test plans, test cases, task cards, and test data from specifications.
• Analyse and report on test activities and results, and escalate issues to senior staff.
• Contribute to team improvements, including processes and test automation.
• Identify, manage and document defects and operational discrepancies vs requirements.

Skills

Test execution

Test planning

Defect management

Test data creation

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

ISTQB Foundation Level Tester

Job description

Australian Citizens residing in Australia only respond.

Australian Citizens residing in Australia only respond.

Job details

Test Analysts determine and then carry out testing activities to validate the design and behaviour of systems and services.

APS5 Test Analysts ensure that their test effort is effectively executed and that allocated activities are completed in a structured, consistent manner in accordance with agreed test guidelines. APS5 Test Analysts use their in-depth knowledge to provide technical advice and development to less experienced testers. APS5 Test Analysts work under the general direction and support of senior staff. They exercise a degree of independent judgement and make decisions within defined parameters that require reliance on skills and knowledge. They plan their own work and contribute to teamwork goals in the context of competing priorities, and changes in workplace practices and business improvement strategies.

Key duties and responsibilities

Duties may include:

• execute assigned test cases at various stages of testing on appropriate testing platforms
• develop test plans, test cases, task cards, and supporting test data and/or requirements, under own direction from the specifications provided
• analyse and report on test activities and results, and escape issues and risks to senior staff
• contribute to team improvement initiatives and projects, including team tools, process changes, and test automation
• identify, manage and document defects, programming errors and operational characteristics that are inconsistent with stated requirements and design specifications
• conduct testing to ensure the ICT service functions as per requirements
• create test data within external software vendor environment
• accurately record time and effort for test cases
• allocate work to team members, using judgement to match issue complexity and staff capability
• provide assistance and training to less experienced testers
• support team to follow business processes and align to overall delivery outcomes
• maintain up-to-date knowledge of ICT related legislation, policy and processes and transfer knowledge to other team members
• collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective and timely implementation of projects
• provide advice and assistance to external software vendors in regards to testing and development of software
• assist with cost analysis activities as required
• exercise appropriate delegations in accordance with legislation and guidelines.
  

Preferred Knowledge/Qualifications:

• ISTQB Certified Foundation Level Tester with extensive knowledge and understanding of:
• frameworks, legislation, policies, procedures and information management requirements relevant to the work area
• the agency's privacy, ethics, workplace health and safety and security protocols
• relevant business systems and tools