Melbourne - Engineer Level 1 - Automation Engineering

Planit; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class training programme

Flexible working arrangements

LinkedIn Learning licences

Referral bonuses

Car leasing options

Job summary

Planit is seeking an Automation Engineer (E1) to join our 900+ testing experts across the country. You will apply your coding skills and knowledge of modern cloud infrastructure to deliver high-quality testing solutions for top-tier clients.

You will work independently on tasks, contribute to frameworks, and support flexible delivery including client sites, remote and office-based work. A passion for quality and continuous learning is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in functional testing across lifecycle phases.
• Ability to plan, design and execute tests with strong defect management.
• Familiarity with agile ceremonies and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver testing and quality solutions within agreed timeframes and standards.
• Apply knowledge of testing practices across multiple disciplines.
• Follow Planit and client standards for testing and delivery.
• Collect and report metrics and escalate issues as needed.
• Work with test management, automation and CI/CD tools and suggest improvements.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to testing frameworks.

Skills

Functional testing

Test planning

Test analysis

Test design

Test execution

Defect management

Agile methodologies

Automation testing

Playwright

Education

ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst certification

Tools

Playwright

CI/CD tools

Job description

Planit are world leaders in application testing and quality engineering. We provide solutions that support organisations to deliver high quality systems, applications, and IT architecture.

Planit is now a proud NRI company and part of a global movement to deliver a sustainable and secure future through better Information Technology exchanges. Our team offer expert consultancy, bespoke services, tailored training and unique solutions to complex projects. Specialising in digital quality, Planit have a geographic footprint across many continents, with 1800+ permanent employees and have been recognised in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Application Testing Services.

Our values and ethos are focused on an intrinsic connection to our people, the awareness of our environment and our pursuit to be better than yesterday. We continue to lead the industry with unrivalled ideas, ability, and a quest to discern paradigms.

About the Role

This is an Automation Engineer role, where you will be part of our 900+ strong team of testing experts across the country. You will be given the tools you need to advance your skills and experience, while adding true value to your career and our top tier client base. You will bring your coding expertise, business skills and understanding of modern cloud infrastructure along with a desire to continuously improve.

About the Role:

As an Engineer Level 1 (E1), you will play a key role in delivering high-quality testing and engineering solutions across traditional and agile environments. You'll work independently on allocated tasks, applying your practical experience while seeking guidance when needed. This role suits someone with initiative, technical capability, and a passion for quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver testing and quality solutions within agreed timeframes and standards.
• Apply detailed knowledge of testing practices and contribute to multiple disciplines.
• Follow Planit, client, and international standards for testing and delivery.
• Collect and report metrics, escalating scope, schedule, or budget issues as required.
• Work with a broad range of tools (e.g., test management, automation, CI/CD) and recommend improvements.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to Planit's frameworks and practices.
• Support flexible work arrangements, including client site, remote, and office-based delivery.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in functional testing, test planning, analysis, design, execution, and defect management.
• Experience using Playwright as a testing tool.
• Ability to make simple amendments to automation packs and execute automated test suites.
• Familiarity with quality engineering practices across multiple lifecycle phases.
• Strong understanding of agile principles and ability to collaborate effective in ceremonies.
• Exposure to automation and performance testing tools is highly desirable.
• ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst certification.
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Culture and Benefits

We believe in fostering a culture where our people are rewarded for the work they do and looked after from their first day at Planit! With us, you'll experience:

• Opportunities to grow your skills vertically and horizontally, taking advantage of a world class training and development programme.
• True flexible working initiatives
• Joining an organisation where innovation is at the heart of what we do.
• Career development initiatives in place so you can be your best self.
• Wellness activities, staff discounts, free LinkedIn Learning licences, referral bonuses, car leasing options and much more!

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Planit is an equal opportunity employer.