Automation-Driven Quality Engineer (Web & API)

Resources; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Government Services (DGS) in Melbourne is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to design and execute tests for mobile and web applications, working closely with developers to deliver high-quality software. You will apply modern testing methods to enhance product reliability and release confidence.

This fixed-term role runs until 30 June 2027 and supports flexible work arrangements. You will lead automated testing, risk-based coverage, and continuous improvement across projects for

Qualifications

• Advanced automated testing for web apps, APIs and integrated systems.
• Develop risk-based testing to ensure functional, integration and regression coverage.
• Strong knowledge of quality engineering, Agile delivery and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Independently design and implement advanced automated testing approaches for complex scenarios across web applications, APIs and integrated systems.
• Develop risk-based testing approaches to ensure comprehensive functional, integration and regression coverage.
• Collaborate with developers to investigate, diagnose and resolve complex software defects.
• Analyse and communicate testing outcomes, coverage gaps, quality risks and defect resolution progress.
• Apply contemporary quality engineering methodologies, frameworks and best practices.
• Identify and implement targeted improvements to team-level testing processes, tools and automation practices to improve quality and delivery efficiency.

Skills

Advanced Test Automation

Test Coverage & Risk

Automation Optimisation

Technical Expertise & Problem Solving

Tools

CI/CD

Job description

The Department of Government Services (DGS) in Melbourne is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to design and execute tests for mobile and web applications, working closely with developers to deliver high-quality software. You will apply modern testing methods to enhance product reliability and release confidence.

This fixed-term role runs until 30 June 2027 and supports flexible work arrangements. You will lead automated testing, risk-based coverage, and continuous improvement across projects for