Technical Test Analyst

Essential Energy; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

A regional energy service provider is seeking a Technical Test Analyst to ensure the reliability of digital solutions. The successful candidate will lead test automation efforts and coordinate testing throughout the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Key responsibilities include planning test phases, collaborating with development teams, and utilizing SQL/KQL for data analysis. Ideal for detail-oriented professionals passionate about quality assurance and technical testing.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of both manual and automated testing.
• Experience in planning and executing test cases.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with development and QA teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate test phases for projects.
• Develop and execute test cases based on requirements.
• Drive the test automation strategy and identify opportunities.
• Utilize SQL/KQL to analyze data integrity.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Quality assurance

Agile methodology

Test automation

SQL/KQL

Job description

Job Description

Join to apply for the Technical Test Analyst role at Essential Energy.

We are unique. Join our organisation and experience a culture that fosters camaraderie and personal growth, serving and connecting the regional communities of NSW and southern QLD. Enjoy work‑life balance and training and development opportunities across a diverse range of career pathways.

This is a permanent position and can be based anywhere within Essential Energy’s operational footprint.

About The Role

As a Technical Test Analyst at Essential Energy, you will play a key part in ensuring our digital solutions are robust, reliable, and fit for purpose. You’ll play a key role in establishing and leading the test automation capability and be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing thorough testing across the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC), collaborating closely with development, QA teams, and business stakeholders. Your work will help ensure that software and hardware releases meet documented requirements and are delivered with minimal risk. You’ll report on Test Automation objectives and provide valuable insights for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Plan and coordinate test phases to meet project timelines, scope, and quality outcomes.
• Develop and execute test cases based on system requirements and specifications.
• Drive the test automation strategy in conjunction with the Testing Practice team and identify test automation opportunities.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams, and business stakeholders to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Utilize SQL/KQL to query databases and analyse data integrity.
• Monitor and report on Test automation objectives and outcomes.
• Continuously improve and maintain the automated test suite for maximum reliability and provide recommendations for improvements.

About You

You are a detail‑oriented professional with a passion for quality assurance and technical testing. You thrive in collaborative environments and have a strong understanding of both manual and automated testing within Agile