Automation Test Engineer — Java, CI/CD, Hybrid

ASX Limited; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

ASX Limited is seeking a Senior Automation Test Engineer to design, develop and maintain scalable Java-based automated test frameworks and reusable components. You will modernize CI/CD processes, build pipelines, and promote shift-left testing across cross-functional teams in a hybrid work environment.

The role requires 7–9 years of automation testing experience, strong Java and Python skills, and hands-on experience with CI tools, Git, Jira and Confluence.

Qualifications

• Must have 7-9 years of automation testing experience, including API and integration testing across different protocols.
• Strong Java automation experience, with the ability to build reusable libraries, utilities and maintainable frameworks.
• Good working knowledge of Python and the ability to extend or support Python-based frameworks.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, clean coding practices and framework design patterns.
• Experience with Cucumber, Gherkin and behavior-driven test automation approaches.
• Experience across system, system integration, regression, end-to-end, parallel and release verification testing.
• Hands-on experience with CI tools and CI/CD pipelines, including setup, maintenance and execution monitoring.
• Experience using Git, GitLab or equivalent source control and branching strategies.
• Strong Linux/Unix command-line capability and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence for test management, defect management and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain scalable Java-based automated test frameworks and reusable automation components.
• Study, improve and modernize existing automation frameworks, execution processes and CI/CD pipelines.
• Build and maintain automated testing pipelines using Git, GitLab CI/CD or equivalent tooling.
• Promote shift-left testing by working with BAs, Developers and Product Owners to review requirements for clarity, testability and automation readiness.
• Plan, develop and execute automated and manual test cases for ASX Trade and related market platform changes.
• Validate market data, order flow and interface behavior across applicable trading protocols such as FIX, ITCH and OUCH that are relevant.
• Support system, system integration, regression, end-to-end, parallel, operational readiness and production verification testing activities.
• Prepare test data, manage test environment dependencies and troubleshoot execution issues across Linux/Unix and integrated environments.
• Document test results, produce release evidence and support sign-off so releases can be promoted safely to production.
• Log, investigate and report defects with clear evidence, impact, severity and reproducibility details.
• Work closely with BAs, Developers, Support Analysts, Infrastructure teams and Business Stakeholders to communicate test status, risks and issues.
• Contribute actively to the QE&T Community of Practice, including automation standards, engineering practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills across technical and business teams.
• Work independently and as part of a team, managing competing priorities while maintaining a strong focus on quality, delivery and business outcomes.

Skills

Java automation

API testing

CI/CD

Git

Cucumber

Gherkin

Python

Linux/Unix

JUnit/TestNG

Test automation frameworks

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Jira

Confluence

CI tools

Kubernetes

Job description

ASX Limited is seeking a Senior Automation Test Engineer to design, develop and maintain scalable Java-based automated test frameworks and reusable components. You will modernize CI/CD processes, build pipelines, and promote shift-left testing across cross-functional teams in a hybrid work environment.

The role requires 7–9 years of automation testing experience, strong Java and Python skills, and hands-on experience with CI tools, Git, Jira and Confluence.