Senior Applications QA Engineer: Automation & UAT

Australian Secret Intelligence Service; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Secret Intelligence Service is seeking an Applications Tester to support quality assurance and testing across software applications. You will collaborate with development teams, SCRUM teams, Product Owners and stakeholders to identify issues and ensure high-quality delivery, including user acceptance testing and security considerations.

Key responsibilities include test planning, designing detailed test cases, executing tests (functional, integration, regression, performance), and

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, information technology, or related field preferred.
• Proven experience in software testing and QA is beneficial.
• Relevant certifications in software testing are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Test Planning: Ensure proper time management of testing tasks based on the priority of projects and tasking.
• Test Case Design: Create detailed test cases, scripts, and scenarios to thoroughly assess the functionality, performance, and security of applications.
• Test Execution: Perform systematic and rigorous testing of software applications, including functional, integration, regression, and performance testing.
• Defect Identification and Reporting: Identify, document, and prioritise defects and issues discovered during testing, providing clear and actionable information to developers for resolution.
• Test Automation: Develop and maintain test automation scripts to streamline testing processes and increase test coverage.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Testing methodologies

Agile tools usage

Test automation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or IT

Proven software testing experience

Certifications in software testing

Tools

Testing frameworks

Job description

The Australian Secret Intelligence Service is seeking an Applications Tester to support quality assurance and testing across software applications. You will collaborate with development teams, SCRUM teams, Product Owners and stakeholders to identify issues and ensure high-quality delivery, including user acceptance testing and security considerations.

Key responsibilities include test planning, designing detailed test cases, executing tests (functional, integration, regression, performance), and