Test Analyst

Vertical Scope Group; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Birthday leave

Defence leave

Industry events & annual conference

Upskilling budget

Superannuation contributions

Fortnightly payroll

Access to diverse programs

Job summary

Vertical Scope Group in Canberra is seeking an experienced Functional Automation Tester to join our testing practice supporting a major Australian Government digital transformation program. You will work across Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, combining manual and automated testing to ensure UI, API and integration readiness, with automated regression testing embedded into CI/CD pipelines.

This role offers hybrid working arrangements with flexible office and WFH options and a 12-month contract

Qualifications

• Experience testing Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Pages and Dataverse.
• Strong in manual and automated testing across UI, API, integration, and regression.
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (Playwright, Selenium, EasyRepro) including UI and API testing.
• Experience integrating automated tests into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficient with VS Code, Azure DevOps, source control, defect/test management; understanding SDLC and Agile.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute and maintain manual and automated test cases across Dynamics 365 and Power Platform applications.
• Perform functional, UI, integration, system, regression and UAT testing across web and enterprise applications.
• Develop and maintain automated UI regression test suites using Playwright, Selenium, EasyRepro or similar frameworks.
• Conduct API and integration testing using Postman/Newman, REST Assured or Playwright API testing.
• Integrate automated testing into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines to support automated build and release validation.
• Manage defects, test results and reporting while working with developers, business stakeholders and multidisciplinary Agile teams.

Skills

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Power Platform

Manual testing

Automated testing

Test automation frameworks

Azure DevOps

VS Code

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

EasyRepro

Postman

REST Assured

Job description

• 12-month contract with 2 x 12-month extension options
• Canberra preferred | Hybrid working with flexible office/WFH arrangements
• Baseline clearance required or ability to obtain; current Baseline preferred

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Functional Automation Tester to join an established testing practice supporting a major Australian Government digital transformation program.

You'll work across Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions, including Power Pages, Power Apps and Dataverse, helping ensure new and enhanced digital services are reliable, secure and fit for purpose. This is a hands‑on testing role combining manual and automated testing, with a strong focus on UI, API/integration testing and embedding automated regression testing into CI/CD pipelines.

Your duties will include:

• Design, execute and maintain manual and automated test cases across Dynamics 365 and Power Platform applications.
• Perform functional, UI, integration, system, regression and UAT testing across web and enterprise applications.
• Develop and maintain automated UI regression test suites using Playwright, Selenium, EasyRepro or similar frameworks.
• Conduct API and integration testing using tools such as Postman/Newman, REST Assured or Playwright API testing.
• Integrate automated testing into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines to support automated build and release validation.
• Manage defects, test results and reporting while working closely with developers, business stakeholders and multidisciplinary Agile teams.

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

• Demonstrated experience testing Microsoft Dynamics 365 and/or Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Pages and Dataverse.
• Strong experience across manual and automated testing, including functional, system, integration, regression and UAT.
• Hands‑on experience with test automation frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, EasyRepro or similar, including UI and API testing.
• Experience integrating automated test suites into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of VS Code, Azure DevOps, source control, defect management and test management, with an understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies, projects and business domains, work independently and contribute effectively within a collaborative testing team.

Desirable: ISTQB Automation Certification or similar, deeper experience with Dynamics 365/Dataverse/Power Platform/Power BI, and experience with Jira or similar test and defect management tools.

Why Join Vertical Scope Group?

As a 100% Australian owned and operated consultancy with a DISP Level 3 membership, we've built a reputation as trusted, expert, and reputable partner delivering impactful ICT and Cyber solutions to the nation’s most important programs.

Multi-award winners including:

• RCSA 'Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging'
• RCSA 'Excellence in Client Services'
• RCSA 'Excellence in Social Purpose'

What We Offer Our People:

• Flexible work options (when available)
• Birthday leave & generous Defence leave
• Paid industry events & annual conference
• Upskilling with RTO partners + budget for certifications
• Additional super contributions
• Fortnightly payroll
• Access to diverse, secure, and exciting programs

Vertical Scope Group values diversity and encourages applications from veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.