Senior Test Automation Lead – AI-Driven

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Tester to lead automation testing efforts across projects and BAU. You will design, implement and maintain automation frameworks, coordinate with vendors and internal teams, and drive improvements in test efficiency using tools like UFT and Selenium.

The role requires strong hands-on automation skills, excellent communication, and a proven ability to manage test strategies, plans and KPIs, delivering reliable test results and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of test automation experience in a lead role.
• Leading, planning and delivery of automation testing activities, including design and execution of automation test scripts.
• Ability to assess test automation requirements and develop proposals/options for implementation of automation tools and capabilities
• Experience in development and implementation of test automation strategy, framework and guidelines
• Hands on test automation experience across various types of applications such as SAP/ERP, Web, Webservices, APIs, etc.
• Experience and skills in testing tools, particularly with Microfocus Application Life Cycle Management for test and defect management
• Knowledge in System development lifecycle processes and the industry testing standards – IEEE 1012/29119, TMMi.
• Experience in testing tools and stakeholder communication

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and deliver test automation for projects and BAU requirements.
• Provide SME support, technical advice and guidance on automation testing.
• Liaise with stakeholders across teams, including vendors, to deliver automation capabilities.
• Perform feasibility assessment and identify automation requirements and scope.
• Uplift automation capabilities to improve efficiency with latest tools including AI automation.
• Create automation test strategy and plans; develop and maintain frameworks.
• Identify, setup and manage automation test tools and scripts; execute tests.
• Defect management, coordination and reporting on automation testing.
• Provide regular testing status updates and reports with KPIs.
• Evaluate testing results and provide test summary reports with recommendations for sign-off.
• Ensure artefacts/assets are stored appropriately for future use.

Skills

Test automation leadership

Automation test planning

Stakeholder engagement

Defect reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

UFT (Micro Focus)

Selenium

SOAP UI

ALM/Quality Center

Job description

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Tester to lead automation testing efforts across projects and BAU. You will design, implement and maintain automation frameworks, coordinate with vendors and internal teams, and drive improvements in test efficiency using tools like UFT and Selenium.

The role requires strong hands-on automation skills, excellent communication, and a proven ability to manage test strategies, plans and KPIs, delivering reliable test results and