EL1 Lead Automation Tester

Softtest pays pty ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NDIA OCIO in Canberra is seeking a Senior EL1 Automation Test Engineer to lead test automation across new strategic ICT solutions, including cloud hosted platforms and mobile apps. The Senior Test Automation Consultant will establish approaches for test code development, integrate automation with Scrum and build processes, and uplift testing practices across legacy streams.

Collaboration with Test Manager is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and recommend test automation technology selection and strategy.
• Design and implement automation frameworks with usability, effectiveness, efficiency and maintainability.
• Set standards for writing test code and automation coding principles to be used across the team.
• Support in-Sprint delivery of automated tests meeting acceptance criteria and enable Definition of Done.
• Write tests and supporting automation code.
• Oversee the continual improvement of automation testing practices.
• Manage risks and issues related to the provision of automated tests.
• Leverage AI tools and practices to enhance efficiencies.

Job description

Australian Citizens residing in Australia only respond.

Job details

Role: EL1 Senior Automation Test Engineer

The National Disability Insurance Agency, Office of the CIO (NDIA OCIO) is undertaking major work programs to deliver innovative fit-for-need ICT-based solutions to improve the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

The NDIA is committed to providing access to its services for Participants and Providers through digital and cloud channels. The Senior Test Automation Consultant will take the lead in establishing effective test automation technologies, practices and execution across a suite of new leading-edge strategic technology solutions being delivered by the NDIA Strategic Projects branch, including cloud hosted platforms, Mobile applications, CRM portals and more.

Working closely with the branch's Test Manager, the Senior Test Automation Consultant establishes approaches for test code development and integrates test automation with Scrum workflow and build processes. They will also help complement and uplift testing practises in some legacy testing streams through introduction of automation and transition into DevOps.

Key duties and responsibilities

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Evaluate and recommend test automation technology selection and strategy (including framework selection and coding language).
• Design and implement automation frameworks, ensuring usability, effectiveness, efficiency and maintainability are met. Frameworks must support backend and UI components, with a particular emphasis on Accessibility.
• Set standards for writing test code and automation coding principles to be used across the team.
• Support in-Sprint delivery of automated tests meeting acceptance criteria and enable Definition of Done.
• Write tests and supporting automation code.
• Oversee the continual improvement of automation testing practices.
• Manage risks and issues related to the provision of automated tests.
• Leverage AI tools and practices to enhance efficiencies