Senior AI Test Engineer

Clicks IT Recruitment; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Clicks IT Recruitment is seeking a Senior AI Test Engineer to support a Queensland State Government Client based in Carseldine, North Brisbane. This hybrid role involves designing and implementing testing processes while developing automated solutions for AI-enabled platforms.

The ideal candidate will possess strong test automation skills and hands-on experience with complex systems. Candidates interested in an initial 6-month contract with a possibility of extension are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Test Engineer in complex delivery environments.
• Strong hands-on expertise in test automation frameworks and tools.
• Experience designing and executing end-to-end testing strategies.
• Ability to build, manage and maintain scalable automated test suites.
• Solid understanding of Agile delivery practices and collaborative team environments.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing integration.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess requirements for validity and feasibility.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence quality outcomes.
• Experience testing AI-enabled systems or working with large language models.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright.
• Exposure to AWS environments.
• Experience using GitHub for version control and CI/CD workflows.
• Familiarity with Confluent Kafka.
• Experience with Snowflake.
• Knowledge of domain-driven design principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and continuously improve testing processes.
• Develop automated testing solutions across complex systems.
• Create and execute test cases across various levels.
• Build automated scenarios to validate AI model accuracy.
• Analyze user stories and requirements to ensure testability.
• Collaborate with teams to define acceptance criteria.
• Maintain test traceability and documentation.
• Execute testing strategies aligned to CI/CD practices.
• Provide clear reporting on test progress and quality.

Skills

Senior Test Engineer experience

Test automation frameworks

End-to-end testing strategies

Agile delivery practices

CI/CD pipelines

Analytical skills

Communication skills

AI-enabled systems testing

Playwright

AWS environments

GitHub

Confluent Kafka

Snowflake

Domain-driven design principles

Job description

Senior AI Test Engineer – Queensland State Government Client

Location: Carseldine (North Brisbane). Hybrid & flexible working arrangements. Initial 6‑month contract, possible extension.

What you will be doing

• Design, implement and continuously improve testing processes aligned with established frameworks.
• Develop automated testing solutions across complex systems, including AI‑enabled platforms.
• Create and execute test cases (manual and automated) across system, integration, and regression levels.
• Build automated scenarios to validate AI model accuracy, consistency and decision logic.
• Analyze user stories, requirements and use cases to ensure testability and completeness.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define acceptance criteria and drive quality outcomes.
• Maintain test traceability, documentation and reporting across the delivery lifecycle.
• Execute testing strategies aligned to CI/CD practices and delivery pipelines.
• Provide clear reporting on test progress, coverage and overall quality metrics.
• Contribute to solution design discussions, estimations and implementation decisions.

What you need to bring

• Proven experience as a Senior Test Engineer in complex delivery environments.
• Strong hands‑on expertise in test automation frameworks and tools.
• Experience designing and executing end‑to‑end testing strategies.
• Ability to build, manage and maintain scalable automated test suites.
• Solid understanding of Agile delivery practices and collaborative team environments.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing integration.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess requirements for validity and feasibility.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence quality outcomes.
• Experience testing AI‑enabled systems or working with large language models.
• Hands‑on experience with Playwright.
• Exposure to AWS environments.
• Experience using GitHub for version control and CI/CD workflows.
• Familiarity with Confluent Kafka.
• Experience with Snowflake.
• Knowledge of domain‑driven design principles.

Bonus points for

• Experience testing AI‑enabled systems or working with large language models.
• Hands‑on experience with Playwright.
• Exposure to AWS environments.
• Experience using GitHub for version control and CI/CD workflows.
• Familiarity with Confluent Kafka.
• Experience with Snowflake.
• Knowledge of domain‑driven design principles.

Important to know

• Role is located in Carseldine, North Brisbane.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements available.