Backend QA Engineer

Balance Recruitment and Balance Consulting; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency in Australia is seeking a backend QA engineer for a 12-month contract. The role involves designing and executing automation tests, analyzing results, and collaborating with teams to ensure product quality. Candidates should have strong Java test automation skills and at least 5 years of experience in software testing. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your skills in a dynamic environment, with responsibilities including maintenance of automation testing frameworks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in Java test automation.
• Experience as a Software Engineer In Test.
• Strong foundation in backend testing principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automation tests.
• Analyze test results and track software defects.
• Collaborate with QA analysts and developers.

Skills

Java test automation

Backend testing methodologies

API testing tools (Postman)

Performance testing tools (K6)

Docker

Kubernetes

Agile workflows

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Jenkins

Git

MySQL

Aerospike

Linux/CentOS

Kafka

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Leading Recruiter of IT Talent with Balance Recruitment in Sydney

Our client, a specialist data services company, is seeking a highly skilled Backend QA Engineer to join their innovative team. This initial 12 month contract role offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your backend automation testing expertise and solid Java coding skills within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute robust automation tests to ensure product quality
• Analyze test results meticulously and track software defects for timely resolutions
• Maintain and enhance automation testing frameworks, with a focus on daily regression test monitoring
• Collaborate closely with QA analysts, developers, and product owners to establish effective test strategies and comprehensive plans

What we're looking for:

• Strong foundation in testing principles and backend testing methodologies
• Minimum 5 years hands‑on experience in Java test automation within complex software development lifecycles
• Experience as a Software Engineer In Test
• Proficiency in performance testing tools such as K6
• Experience working with containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with Agile development workflows, using JIRA and Confluence effectively
• Hands‑on experience with API testing tools like Postman
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines with tools like Jenkins and Git
• Comfortable working in Linux/CentOS environments
• Experience with databases such as MySQL and Aerospike
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Valuable Skills

• Exposure to Kafka, Prometheus, and Grafana to monitor and analyze system performance

This is a fantastic opportunity for a backend QA professional with experience as a Software Engineer In Test who is keen to start the New Year in a new role. Please forward your resume to Marilyn Lennon.

Balance Recruitment is committed to equal opportunity employment. We celebrate diversity and encourage people from all sections of our community to apply for this role.