APS5 Test Engineer

Softtest pays pty ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Softtest pays pty ltd is seeking APS5 Test Analysts to determine and perform testing activities validating system design and behaviour. You will ensure structured, guideline-driven test execution, providing technical advice and supporting junior testers under supervision.

Based in Melbourne, you will plan your work, allocate tasks, train others and contribute to improvements in team tools, processes, and test automation while maintaining compliance with ICT legislation and policies.

Qualifications

• Experience executing test cases and reporting results.
• Knowledge of ICT legislation, privacy, ethics and safety protocols.
• Ability to mentor junior testers.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned test cases across testing platforms.
• Develop test plans, test cases, data and accompanying requirements.
• Analyze and report test activities and escalate issues to senior staff.
• Contribute to team improvements and test automation initiatives.
• Identify, manage and document defects and operational variances from requirements and design.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery.

Skills

Test execution

Test planning

Defect management

Stakeholder collaboration

Mentoring

Time management

Education

ISTQB Foundation Level Tester

Tools

Test management tools

Automation tools

Job description

Australian Citizens residing in Australia only respond.

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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 escalat[e] 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