Senior Test Automation Engineer role

KJR; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KJR is seeking an experienced Senior Test Automation Engineer to contribute to a major technology transformation in Queensland. Hybrid based role in Brisbane, focusing on scalable automation across web apps, APIs, databases, and reporting platforms.

You will design and maintain robust automation frameworks, collaborate with stakeholders, and integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines to ensure high-quality enterprise solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software testing and test automation experience.
• Hands-on with Robot Framework, Playwright and Python.
• Proven ability to design and maintain reusable automation frameworks.
• Strong API testing experience including REST/JSON and authentication.
• Advanced SQL skills for backend data validation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Robot Framework, Playwright and Python.
• Develop automated tests across web apps, REST APIs, databases and reporting systems.
• Build reusable automation components and data-driven testing using Excel, CSV and JSON.
• Perform backend data validation and reconciliation using SQL.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and version control with Git.
• Collaborate with business SMEs, developers and testing teams to improve efficiency.

Skills

Robot Framework

Playwright

Python

API testing

SQL

CI/CD pipelines

Git

PowerShell

Stakeholder communication

Troubleshooting

Tools

Jira

Git

CI/CD tools

PowerShell

Job description

KJR is seeking an experienced Senior Test Automation Engineer to join a major technology transformation project within the public transport sector in Queensland.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a large-scale Smart Ticketing initiative, developing and maintaining robust, scalable and reusable automation solutions across web applications, APIs, databases and reporting platforms.

You'll work closely with business stakeholders, Test Leads and technical teams to deliver high-quality automation solutions supporting complex enterprise systems.

Role: Hybrid based role in Brisbane

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Robot Framework, Playwright and Python.
• Develop automated tests across web applications, REST APIs, databases and reporting systems.
• Build reusable automation components and implement data-driven testing using Excel, CSV and JSON.
• Perform backend data validation and reconciliation using SQL.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for complex end-to-end business workflows.
• Manage automation code using Git and version control.
• Integrate automated testing with Jira for defect tracking and test traceability.
• Analyse automation failures, troubleshoot issues and provide detailed execution reports.
• Collaborate with business SMEs, developers and testing teams to identify automation opportunities and improve testing efficiency.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Minimum 8 years' experience in software testing and test automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Robot Framework, Playwright and Python.
• Proven experience designing and maintaining reusable test automation frameworks.
• Strong API testing experience, including REST APIs, JSON and authentication.
• Advanced SQL skills and experience validating backend databases.
• Experience with web application automation and complex end-to-end testing.
• Knowledge of Git, CI/CD pipelines and automation execution tools.
• Experience with PowerShell and command-line scripting.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within complex enterprise technology environments.

Highly Desirable

• Experience automating Microsoft Dynamics 365 / CRM applications.
• Experience integrating automation solutions with Jira.
• Previous experience working on large-scale government or enterprise transformation projects.
• Experience automating reporting and data reconciliation processes.

Why Join KJR?

At KJR, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful technology projects alongside experienced quality engineering professionals.

We offer a collaborative environment where you can apply your technical expertise, contribute to innovative testing solutions and make a real impact on project delivery.

If you're a hands-on Test Automation Engineer passionate about building scalable automation solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

or contact our Talent Team to discuss this opportunity.