Senior Test Automation, Functional Testing

RBA; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Reserve Bank of Australia is seeking a Senior Test Analyst (Automation) to contribute to a major core technology upgrade in Payments Settlements. You will drive automation framework optimisation, update and create automated scripts, and ensure interfaces perform as expected in a high-stakes environment.

We require hands-on experience with Selenium‑Java, build tools (Maven/Gradle), version control (GitLab/SVN) and CI tools (Azure DevOps/Jenkins).

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with build tools (Maven/Gradle) and source control systems (GitLab, SVN)
• Experience with CI tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins) in automation
• Strong experience with Selenium-Java for automation testing
• Delivery of test automation frameworks, scripts and tools; knowledge of Cucumber-Serenity is desirable
• Experience with testing tools (JIRA, Zephyr, Database tools)
• Experience planning, supporting and testing functional changes to mission-critical systems
• Knowledge of Waterfall and Agile methodologies; familiarity with CI/CD processes
• Understanding of payment, clearing and settlement systems and related tech
• Strong collaboration with team and stakeholders
• Degree in IT, business, finance or related discipline

Responsibilities

• Drive optimization of the test automation framework and scripts
• Update and create automated scripts to deliver rapid changes to PS systems
• Ensure systems, services, configurations, packages and interfaces perform as expected
• Identify, mitigate and communicate risks of deployments to stakeholders

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Degree in IT, business, finance or related discipline

Tools

Selenium-Java

Maven/Gradle

Git Lab/SVN

Azure DevOps/Jenkins

Cucumber- Serenity

JIRA/Zephyr/DB tools

Job description

Senior Test Automation, Functional Testing

Impactful work on critical national payments settlements systems that help run the Australian economy

Full time 12-month fixed term contract

Hybrid work based in Bella Vista

Senior Test Analyst (Automation)

• Impactful work on critical national payments settlements systems that help run the Australian economy

• Full time 12-month fixed term contract

• Hybrid work based in Bella Vista

Do work that makes a difference

We are seeking an experienced Senior Automation Test Analyst (Functional Testing) to contribute to a major core technology infrastructure upgrade program within the Bank.

This role is part of the Payments Settlements department, Business Services Group. Business Services Group is responsible for the provision of banking and payments services to Australian Government agencies, the provision of payment settlement services to Australian financial system participants through the Reserve Bank Information and Transfer System (RITS) and the Fast Settlement Service (FSS), the conduct of Exchange Settlement Accounts and the production and issuance of Australian banknotes.

As a Senior Automation Test Analyst, you will ensure the systems, services, configurations, packages and interfaces perform as expected, and the risks associated with deployment are adequately identified, mitigated and accepted by all relevant parties.

A key focus of the role is to drive optimisation of the test automation framework and scripts, perform updates and creation of automated scripts required to deliver regular rapid changes to PS systems.

Your background

• To be successful in this role, we are looking for a highly motivated and driven individual with

• Must have hands-on experience in using build tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle, etc), source control management tools (e.g. Git Lab, SVN, etc) and continuous integration tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc) in support of automation.

• Must have experience in Selenium-Java

• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in the delivery of test automation frameworks, scripts and tools. Experience in Cucumber - Serenity framework is desirable.

• Experience in working with testing tools (e.g. JIRA, Zephyr, Database tools).

• Proven experience in planning, support and testing of functional changes to mission critical systems.
• Knowledge and experience working with Waterfall and/or Agile project methodology, as well as Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery processes.
• Knowledge of payment, clearing and settlement systems and associated technologies.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence, collaborate and communicate strongly with team and key stakeholders.
• Degree in IT, business, finance or other relevant discipline.

Your team

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive and collaborative team and work alongside highly experienced people who continuously strive for excellence and are passionate about ensuring mission critical systems maintain their high degree of quality, resiliency and reliability.

Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the Australian people, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports people’s growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility.

Be More

Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the RBA forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

Why RBA?

The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operate infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people. Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives. Striving to be Open & Dynamic, we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams and are transparent with each other, whilst delivering quality together effectively and focusing on outcomes by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining as we go. Our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect while promoting the public interest through our efforts.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse background, those living with a disability and from the LGBTQ+ community. We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates.

October 05, 2026

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