QA Software Engineer

Ambrose Construct Group; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Modern office facilities

Induction and development

Job summary

Ambrose Construct Group seeks a QA Software Engineer to drive quality across software platforms, developing scalable automated testing frameworks for web, mobile, and API environments. The role collaborates with developers, product managers, and designers to embed quality throughout the SDLC and improve test coverage while advocating quality-first engineering practices.

The role is an in-office position at the Sunshine Coast head office with no remote work; prior experience in automation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or related field.
• 3-5+ years in software quality engineering, test automation, or software testing.
• Experience in Agile delivery environments and strong automation mindset.
• ISTQB Foundation/Advanced Certification is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks across web, mobile, and API environments.
• Build and execute automated API test suites for RESTful and GraphQL services.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines for rapid, reliable releases.
• Continuously improve test coverage, execution efficiency, and platform reliability.
• Review requirements and technical specs to provide early quality input.
• Develop test plans, cases, risk assessments, and edge cases.
• Perform exploratory testing and SQL-based data integrity validation.

Skills

Cypress

Playwright

Selenium WebDriver

SQL testing

CI/CD

Agile

Postman

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering

ISTQB Foundation/Advanced (preferred)

Tools

Postman

REST Assured

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Job description

We're looking for a talented QA Software Engineer to help drive quality across our software platforms and products. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in building reliable, secure, and high-performing applications while influencing quality practices from the earliest stages of development.

Working as part of our Technology Team and reporting to the Product Lead, you'll collaborate with developers, product managers, and designers to ensure quality is embedded throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). If you're passionate about automation, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional software experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note that this is an in-office role based at our Head Office on the Sunshine Coast. Remote work is not available for this position.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks across web, mobile, and API environments.
• Build and execute automated API test suites for RESTful and GraphQL services.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to support rapid and reliable software releases.
• Continuously improve test coverage, execution efficiency, and platform reliability.
• Review functional requirements, user stories, and technical specifications to provide early quality input.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, risk assessments, and edge‑case scenarios.
• Perform exploratory testing and validate data integrity using SQL‑based database testing techniques.
• Collaborate with development teams to define clear acceptance criteria and quality standards.
• Identify, document, prioritise, and track defects using Jira and other project management tools.
• Execute regression testing to ensure new releases do not impact existing functionality.
• Support testing audits and quality assurance practices aligned with industry standards.
• Contribute to process improvements that strengthen product quality and delivery outcomes
• Work closely with cross‑functional Agile teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Advocate for quality‑first engineering practices and testable software design.
• Mentor and support junior QA team members through knowledge sharing and technical guidance.

What You'll Bring

• Hands‑on experience with automation frameworks such as Cypress, Playwright, or Selenium WebDriver.
• Experience testing APIs using Postman, REST Assured, or equivalent tools.
• Advanced SQL skills and experience testing relational databases such as PostgreSQL or SQL Server.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to quality.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build effective relationships across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Passion for continuous improvement and delivering outstanding software experience.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• 3-5+ years of experience in software quality engineering, test automation, or software testing roles.
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
• ISTQB Foundation or Advanced Certification will be highly regarded.

What Ambrose Construct Group offers

• Exciting career growth opportunities within the role and Ambrose Construct Group.
• A supportive, safe, and passionate team culture
• A supportive and encouraging workplace culture with a passionate team.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• $2000 referral reward for successful candidate referrals
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development
• Modern office facilities and resources
• Staff engagement initiatives, including fortnightly morning tea and monthly BBQs

If you're passionate about quality software and test automation, we'd love to hear from you.

Ambrose Construct Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.