Lead Qa Engineer (12 Month Contract)

Deputy Usa; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

ASX Group in Sydney is seeking a skilled Test Automation Engineer to join the QA team. You will develop and maintain automated tests, integrate with GitLab CI/CD, and work across API, integration, and end-to-end testing for ASX Trade platforms.

The role requires 3–6 years of automation experience, strong Java and Python skills, and familiarity with CI/CD, API testing, and database validation. Hybrid working options are available, with a focus on delivering reliable release evidence.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years’ experience in test automation, quality engineering or technical testing within medium to large technology environments.
• Solid hands-on Java automation experience, with the ability to develop and maintain automated tests, reusable components and framework assets.
• Working knowledge of Python and the ability to support or extend Python-based automation assets where required.
• Good understanding of object-oriented programming, clean coding practices and maintainable automation design.
• Hands-on API, integration and backend testing experience using tools such as Postman, SoapUI, REST libraries or equivalent frameworks.
• Experience with Cucumber, Gherkin or behaviour-driven test automation approaches.
• Hands-on experience using CI/CD pipelines and investigating failed automated test executions using Git, GitLab CI/CD or equivalent tooling.
• Good SQL capability for backend validation, reconciliation and analysis of test results or data sets.
• Good Linux/Unix command-line capability and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence for test management, defect management, traceability and technical documentation.
• Ability to analyse business and technical requirements and identify test conditions, automation candidates, data needs and quality risks.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to engineering and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and improve automated tests, reusable components, utilities and execution assets.
• Support automated test execution within Git, GitLab CI/CD or equivalent delivery pipelines.
• Create and execute automated API, integration, regression, end-to-end and release verification tests for ASX Trade and related market platform changes.
• Apply sound programming, scripting and automation design practices to produce maintainable, well-documented and reusable test assets.
• Contribute to shift-left testing by reviewing requirements, acceptance criteria and technical designs for testability, traditional test coverage, automation opportunities and risk coverage.
• Validate order flow, market data, interface behaviour and integration outcomes across applicable protocols such as FIX, ITCH, OUCH, APIs, messages and data feeds.
• Prepare test data, check environment dependencies and support execution readiness across Linux/Unix and integrated test environments.
• Investigate automation failures, defects, environment issues and data discrepancies using logs, pipeline output, database queries, messages and technical evidence.
• Document results, prepare release evidence and support sign-off activities so releases can be assessed safely for production readiness.
• Log, investigate and report defects with clear evidence, impact, severity, reproducibility details and technical analysis.
• Contribute to QE&T Community of Practice standards, automation patterns, reusable components and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Use employer-approved AI tools responsibly to improve productivity, technical analysis and test engineering outcomes.
• Contribute across different test phases and assist other team members where required.

Skills

Java automation

Python

API testing

CI/CD

SQL

Linux

Jira/Confluence

Gherkin/Cucumber

Postman/SoapUI

GitLab CI/CD

REST libraries

Selenium/Playwright

Tools

Postman

SoapUI

REST libraries

GitLab CI/CD

Git

Selenium

Playwright

Job description

ASX: Powering Australia's financial markets Why join the ASX?

When you join ASX, you’re joining a company with a strong purpose – to power a stronger economic future by enabling a fair and dynamic marketplace for all.

In your new role, you’ll be part of a leading global securities exchange with a strong brand. We are known for being a trusted market operator and an exciting data hub.

Want to know why we are a great place to work, click on the link to learn more.

ASX: Powering Australia's financial markets Why join the ASX?

When you join ASX, you’re joining a company with a strong purpose – to power a stronger economic future by enabling a fair and dynamic marketplace for all.

In your new role, you’ll be part of a leading global securities exchange with a strong brand. We are known for being a trusted market operator and an exciting data hub.

Want to know why we are a great place to work, click on the link to learn more.

We are more than a securities exchange!

The ASX team brings together talented people from a diverse range of disciplines.

We run critical market infrastructure, with 1 in 3 people employed within technology. Yet we have a unique complexity of roles across a range of disciplines such as operations, program delivery, financial products, investor engagement, risk and compliance.

We’re proud to foster a workplace where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is part of our everyday culture. Our employee-led networks champion LGBTIQ+ inclusion, promote gender equality, accessibility and wellbeing, inspire giving and volunteering, and celebrate cultural and religious events, creating a sense of belonging for all. As an AWEI Bronze employer and member of the Champions of Change Coalition for gender equality, we’re committed to a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Your Team

As a member of the ASX test team, you will work closely with Developers, Support Analysts, Business Analysts, Test Engineers, Automation Engineers, Infrastructure Engineers, External Vendors and Business Stakeholders to develop and maintain automated test solutions, improve technical testability, strengthen CI/CD execution, investigate failures and provide reliable release evidence for ASX Trade and related market platforms.

Your responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and improve automated tests, reusable components, utilities and execution assets.

• Support automated test execution within Git, GitLab CI/CD or equivalent delivery pipelines.

• Create and execute automated API, integration, regression, end-to-end and release verification tests for ASX Trade and related market platform changes.

• Apply sound programming, scripting and automation design practices to produce maintainable, well-documented and reusable test assets.

• Contribute to shift-left testing by reviewing requirements, acceptance criteria and technical designs for testability, traditional test coverage, automation opportunities and risk coverage.

• Validate order flow, market data, interface behaviour and integration outcomes across applicable protocols such as FIX, ITCH, OUCH, APIs, messages and data feeds.

• Prepare test data, check environment dependencies and support execution readiness across Linux/Unix and integrated test environments.

• Investigate automation failures, defects, environment issues and data discrepancies using logs, pipeline output, database queries, messages and technical evidence.

• Document results, prepare release evidence and support sign-off activities so releases can be assessed safely for production readiness.

• Log, investigate and report defects with clear evidence, impact, severity, reproducibility details and technical analysis.

• Contribute to QE&T Community of Practice standards, automation patterns, reusable components and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Use employer-approved AI tools responsibly to improve productivity, technical analysis and test engineering outcomes.

• Contribute across different test phases and assist other team members where required.

Your experience and qualifications

• 3-6 years’ experience in test automation, quality engineering or technical testing within medium to large technology environments.

• Solid hands‑on Java automation experience, with the ability to develop and maintain automated tests, reusable components and framework assets.

• Working knowledge of Python and the ability to support or extend Python-based automation assets where required.

• Good understanding of object-oriented programming, clean coding practices and maintainable automation design.

• Hands‑on API, integration and backend testing experience using tools such as Postman, SoapUI, REST libraries or equivalent frameworks.

• Experience with Cucumber, Gherkin or behaviour‑driven test automation approaches.

• Hands‑on experience using CI/CD pipelines and investigating failed automated test executions using Git, GitLab CI/CD or equivalent tooling.

• Good SQL capability for backend validation, reconciliation and analysis of test results or data sets.

• Good Linux/Unix command‑line capability and technical troubleshooting skills.

• Experience with Jira and Confluence for test management, defect management, traceability and technical documentation.

• Ability to analyse business and technical requirements and identify test conditions, automation candidates, data needs and quality risks.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to engineering and business stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience in financial markets, exchanges, electronic trading or market infrastructure.

• Knowledge of FIX, ITCH, OUCH or related market protocols.

• Experience with UI automation tools such as Selenium or Playwright.

• Experience with containers, Kubernetes or cloud‑native test execution environments.

• Experience with performance, resilience, failover or operational readiness testing tools such as JMeter or Gatling.

• Experience with observability, monitoring or log‑analysis tools used for test investigation.

• Exposure to service virtualisation, API mocking or test data automation.

• Experience using AI responsibly in test engineering or automation productivity.

We make hiring decisions based on your skills, capabilities and experience, and how you’ll help us to live our values. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the criteria of this role.

If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process to help you present your best self, please let us know at

At ASX Group, our diverse workforce is essential to build and maintain a fair and dynamic marketplace. We support flexible working and offer hybrid working options. Even if our roles are advertised as full‑time, we encourage you to apply if you are interested in part‑time or other flexible working arrangements.

We will arrange for successful candidates to have background checks, including reference and police checks, completed as part of the on‑boarding process.

To be considered for this position, candidates must be legally authorised to work in Australia on a permanent basis without any restrictions.

The Hardware Engineering person is tasked with Design to Production ensuring that products and processes consistently meet quality standards and customer specifications. This role also involves from initial design stage to identifying, resolving quality issues and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Technical design discussion with customer on design specification, component selection moving to design execution and project management.

High‑speed Hardware design from specification discussion to design execution for custom hardware design.

Component selection in discussion with various stakeholders (core components and peripheral components selection).

Supplier Quality: Collaborating with Purchasing and Engineering departments to evaluate supplier performance, conducting audits, and improving incoming material quality.

Inspection & Testing: Developing and implementing inspection procedures for incoming materials, in‑process production, and finished goods to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.

Documentation & Reporting: Maintaining comprehensive quality records such as inspection reports, non‑conformance reports, and corrective action logs, while generating regular quality performance reports for management.

Process Monitoring: Overseeing manufacturing processes to ensure adherence to procedures and identifying opportunities for process optimization to reduce defects and enhance efficiency.

Quality Audits: Participating in internal and external audits, including ISO 9001 compliance, to uphold quality management system standards.

Customer Feedback: Assisting in investigating customer complaints related to product quality and implementing solutions to improve satisfaction.

Continuous Improvement: Engaging actively in continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 8D problem‑solving, and statistical process control (SPC)

Job Level Specifications:

Mastery knowledge of industry best practices and disciplines. Considered a subject matter expert within the organization and contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques and standards.

Develops solutions to highly complex and uniquely challenging situations. Assignments require extensive evaluation of alternatives and variables. Expected to make improvements to policies and procedures.

Works independently toward long‑range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self‑initiated using independent judgment and discretion. May act as informal team lead and/or coach less experienced team members.

Serves as consultant to management and/or internal/external spokesperson for the organization on major initiatives related to policies, plans and long‑range objectives.

Actions may impact the organization and its reputation. Effects of erroneous decisions may be long‑lasting, influence the future course of the organization and/or require the expenditure of extensive additional resources.

Work Experience:

Typically 8+ years with at least 3 years of experience in Highspeed Hardware Design (PCBA)

Education and Certification(s):

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Good understanding of Highspeed (Multigiga bit or RF) design requirements.

Experience in Altium design tools (Schematics and PCB design tools).

Strong understanding of quality control methodologies, tools, and techniques (e.g., SPC, MSA, FMEA, Control Plans, Root Cause Analysis, 8D).

Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, PCB assembly drawing and technical specifications.

Familiarity with relevant quality management system standards (e.g., ISO 9001). Knowledge of industry‑specific standards (e.g. AS9100) is a significant advantage.

Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

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Genea are world leaders in fertility treatment, providing industry‑leading success rates for over 35 years and a passionate commitment to exceptional care for every patient. With over 50 specialists working across Australia, Genea is a growing business constantly innovating to lift the bar and improve outcomes for patients.

At the core of our business are our people. We work hard to create a workplace that is inclusive, engaging and diverse. Genea is a certified Inclusive Employer (24/25) and Family Friendly Certified workplace, and we offer numerous benefits to staff and truly value the contribution of every individual.

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