Senior Automation Test Lead – AI-Driven CI/CD

SKL Technology; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SKL Technology is seeking an experienced Senior Automation Test Engineer to lead the establishment, implementation and continuous improvement of automation across a portfolio of digital solutions. The role emphasizes integrating automation into Agile delivery and DevOps, spanning cloud platforms, mobile apps, CRM portals and web apps.

You will design scalable frameworks, automate UI and API tests, and drive testing practices with AI tools.

Qualifications

• Senior automation testing professional with strong hands-on experience.
• Proven ability to design and implement scalable test automation frameworks.
• Experience integrating automation into CI/CD and Agile delivery.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and recommend test automation technologies and strategies.
• Design, develop and maintain scalable test automation frameworks.
• Develop automation for UI and backend/API testing with accessibility focus.
• Write and maintain automated tests and supporting automation code.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and Scrum workflows.
• Drive continuous improvement of automation testing practices.
• Collaborate with Test Managers, Developers and delivery teams.

Skills

Automation testing

Test frameworks

Agile delivery

Autonomy in delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS/Math

Tools

Playwright

Claude

OpenSpec

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Job description

SKL Technology is seeking an experienced Senior Automation Test Engineer to lead the establishment, implementation and continuous improvement of automation across a portfolio of digital solutions. The role emphasizes integrating automation into Agile delivery and DevOps, spanning cloud platforms, mobile apps, CRM portals and web apps.

You will design scalable frameworks, automate UI and API tests, and drive testing practices with AI tools.