Technical Test Lead

XPT Software Australia; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

XPT Software Australia is seeking a Principal Tester to lead testing across major programs and life-cycle projects in the Power Systems domain. This role acts as a trusted adviser on test planning, execution, and results management while driving test automation and process improvements.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with IT project testing, test strategy development, and strong SQL/API testing skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of software testing experience including design, execution and defect management.
• Strong appreciation for IT project testing principles and enterprise-scale testing.
• Experience developing test strategies and plans for IT projects and successful execution.
• Proven ability to lead IT projects and coordinate estimates and scheduling.
• Able to engage with Business Analysts, Product Owners and Developers to analyze requirements.
• Power systems domain knowledge or exposure is preferred.
• Experience delivering enterprise applications and creating user documentation/process maps.
• Proficient in SQL, testing web apps, APIs and data migration.
• Experience with automation tools such as Playwright and Postman; familiarity with C# automation and Jira/PractiTest.

Responsibilities

• Drive engagement with SMEs and stakeholders to align test strategy with critical power system software releases.
• Ensure test data suites meet coverage requirements of plans and strategies.
• Verify environments support functional, regression and user acceptance testing.
• Oversee test plan execution, log defects and manage resolutions across UI, API and database tests.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Dev teams to balance test coverage and risk, and meet timelines.
• Support Production Readiness activities and develop related materials.
• Act as SME for ongoing support and enhancements of Power Systems.
• Promote Workplace Health and Safety, Anti-Discrimination, and Competition/Consumer Act compliance.

Skills

10+ years testing

IT testing principles

Test strategy development

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Enterprise applications

Documentation

SQL & API testing

Power systems domain

Automation awareness

Education

Engineering/IT degree

ISTQB or similar

Tools

Playwright

Postman

Jira

PractiTest

C# automation

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.