Technical Test Lead

XPT Software; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

XPT Software in Western Australia seeks a Principal Tester to lead planning, execution and delivery of testing across programs and operations. You will act as a trusted testing advisor, shaping test strategy, data suites, environments and results management.

You will drive test automation improvements using Playwright and Postman, collaborate with PMs, developers and QA peers, and ensure QA activities align with WHS and governance requirements while advancing Enterprise test practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in testing software, including design, execution and defect management.
• Strong analytical skills with a senior testing background.
• Experience developing test strategies and plans for IT projects and their execution.
• Power system operation or power market knowledge preferable.
• Proficiency with SQL and testing web-based/applications, APIs and data migration.
• Experience with test automation tools such as Playwright and Postman.
• Experience with C#, Jira and PractiTest.

Responsibilities

• Drive engagement with SMEs and stakeholders to align test strategy with critical power system software implementations.
• Ensure test data suites meet coverage requirements of plans and strategies.
• Verify environments support functional, regression and user acceptance testing.
• Execute release test plans, log and track defects.
• Collaborate with PMs, developers and QA to meet timelines while balancing coverage and risk.
• Support Production Readiness activities and material development.
• Act as SME for ongoing power system testing enhancements.
• Support WHS, anti-discrimination and competition/compliance acts.

Skills

Test planning

Test execution

Defect management

Automation testing

Power systems knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

ISTQB or similar

Tools

Playwright

Postman

C#

Jira

PractiTest

Job description

As a critical member of the Operation Solutions team, the Principal Tester will lead in the planning, execution and delivery of testing across multiple areas. This includes supporting major programs, lifecycle projects, and critical operational activities. This role requires exceptional technical skills to perform the role of a trusted technical advisor and a subject matter expert on testing requirements, test planning, test execution and results management.

This role is also accountable for driving improvements on the tools and testing processes commonly used by the team, ensuring that test automation and process improvements continue to evolve.

Position Responsibilities

• Drive engagement with SMEs and internal stakeholders to ensure test strategy is aligned with the implementation of critical power system operation software solutions. Ensure project and/or software release test plans align with the requirements of the business with respect to functionality, process, security, and compatibility.
  
• Make sure project and/or software release test data suites align with the coverage requirements of the test plans and test strategies.
  
• Verify test environments are configured to allow completion of functional, regression and user acceptance testing.
  
• Ensure project and/or release test plans are executed, and issues are logged and tracked in a defect management system. Conduct manual and automation testing of applications (UI, API, database).
  
• Work with Project Managers and Project Leads to deliver software solutions and work closely with integration and development teams to make sure project timelines are met whilst balancing the appropriate levels of test coverage versus risk.
  
• Support Production Readiness activities and material development.
  
• SME for ongoing support and enhancements for the Power Systems.
  
• Active and visible support of relevant Workplace Health and Safety, Anti-Discrimination, and Competition and Consumer Acts.
  

Education/ Certificates

• Tertiary and/or postgraduate in engineering, mathematics, science, information technology or a similar analytical discipline desirable.
  
• Professional level certification (ISTQB or similar)
  

Experience and Knowledge

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in testing software, including design, execution and defect management.
  
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and analytical skills, with experience in a senior testing role.
  
• Strong understanding of the principles and practices associated with the testing of information technology projects.
  
• Experience in development of test strategies and plans in IT projects and successful execution of these plans.
  
• Experience in leading IT projects and demonstrated working knowledge on estimating and scheduling.
  
• Experience engaging with Business Analysts, Product Owners and Developers to analyse requirements and understand complex systems.
  
• Experience in power system/power market operation or power system planning preferable.
  
• An understanding of the WA Govt's Energy Transformation Strategy (ETS) and the proposed WEM Reforms preferable.
  
• Demonstrating excellent understanding of delivering enterprise applications.
  
• Experience with developing user documentation and process maps
  
• A high level of proficiency with SQL and testing web based/client-server applications, APIs and data migration
  
• Proficiency with automation tools such Playwright and Postman or similar
  
• Experience with test automation preferably C#, and proficiency with source control tools or similar
  
• Experience with test management tools such as Jira and PractiTest.
  
• Excellent stakeholder relations capabilities with the ability to form strong, trusting relationships with key stakeholders.