Software Test Specialist - Mining

DXC Technology Morocco; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking a Software Test Specialist to join our team on a flagship Australian mining program focused on AI-driven real-time operational systems. You will test distributed, AI-enabled platforms underpinning critical industrial operations and work with engineers and data scientists to ensure reliability and performance.

You will develop test strategies, automate frameworks, validate AI/ML services, and integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines, contributing to high-quality,

Qualifications

• 4-8+ years in software testing or quality engineering
• Experience testing backend or distributed systems
• Strong experience with automated testing tools and frameworks
• Experience working in CI/CD environments
• Familiarity with performance and load testing approaches
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing comprehensive test strategies for distributed systems
• Designing and maintaining automated test frameworks (unit, integration, system, regression)
• Validating AI/ML-enabled services, including data flows and inference behaviour
• Performing performance, load, and resilience testing
• Embedding testing into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous validation
• Working closely with engineers and data scientists to improve system quality and testability
• Supporting defect analysis, root cause investigation, and continuous improvement

Skills

Software testing

Quality engineering

CI/CD

Automation testing

Python scripting

APIs testing

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organisations - helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change.

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organisations - helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change.

About The Role

DXC is seeking a Software Test Specialist to join our team, supporting a major Australian mining company on a flagship program focused on AI-driven and real-time operational systems.

You will work on software that enables next-generation industrial capabilities, including intelligent control systems, optimisation platforms, and mission-critical applications that operate in complex, real-world environments.

These systems underpin large-scale operational platforms where reliability, safety, and performance are critical to success.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a high-impact program at the intersection of:

• AI and machine learning
• Real-time industrial systems
• Large-scale distributed platforms

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Software Test Specialist, you will ensure that complex, distributed and AI-enabled systems are rigorously tested and production-ready.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Developing and executing comprehensive test strategies for distributed systems
• Designing and maintaining automated test frameworks (unit, integration, system, regression)
• Validating AI/ML-enabled services, including data flows and inference behaviour
• Performing performance, load, and resilience testing
• Embedding testing into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous validation
• Working closely with engineers and data scientists to improve system quality and testability
• Supporting defect analysis, root cause investigation, and continuous improvement

  What You Bring

  • 4-8+ years’ experience in software testing or quality engineering
  • Experience testing backend or distributed systems
  • Strong experience with automated testing tools and frameworks
  • Experience working in CI/CD environments
  • Familiarity with performance and load testing approaches
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

  Technical Requirements

  • Experience testing APIs and microservices-based architectures
  • Familiarity with containerised environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Understanding of distributed systems and event-driven architectures
  • Experience with performance and load testing tools
  • Working knowledge of Linux environments
  • Scripting capability (e.g. Python, Bash)

  Nice to Have

  • Experience in high-availability or real-time systems
  • Exposure to industrial, mining, or operational technology environments
  • Experience testing AI/ML or data-driven systems in production

  Why Join DXC?

  • Work on large-scale, real-world systems with direct operational impact
  • Be part of a high-performing team delivering to a Tier 1 mining client
  • Contribute to innovative programs in AI, automation, and industrial transformation
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in complex environments