Test Analyst

Frontier Software; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Software, a leading HR & Payroll provider, seeks an experienced Test Analyst based in Melbourne. The role offers a hybrid work setup with balance between office and home-based tasks.

You will design and execute test plans, validate backend systems, and contribute to SDLC improvements while collaborating with a supportive, professional team. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of software testing experience, strong SQL/Oracle skills, and familiarity with AzureDevOps and Excel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software testing experience.
• Hands-on testing across platforms and backend systems.
• Ability to write SQL/Oracle queries for backend validation.
• Experience with regression testing tools.
• Tertiary IT/Project/Business qualification or equivalent experience.
• Exposure to HR/payroll applications preferred.
• ISTQB certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare test artefacts (plans, cases, data) from requirements.
• Execute tests for modifications and enhancements.
• Test upgrades and installation procedures.
• Create/maintain regression test plans using regression tools.
• Contribute to SDLC improvements within the company.

Skills

Software testing

Backend testing

SQL

Oracle

Regression testing

ISTQB

Education

IT/Project/Business degree or equivalent

ISTQB Foundation certification

Tools

AzureDevOps

Excel

Regression testing tools

Job description

Are you an experienced Test Analyst? Would you thrive in a supportive and professional environment? Are you looking for career progression in the tech sector? Do you love Testing and all that it includes? Do you have very strong attention to detail? This role may be the perfect fit!

We are looking for a Test Analyst who has the following skills and experience:

• 5+ years demonstrated experience in software testing,
• Hands‑on technical testing experience on different platforms and backend systems,
• Ability to create queries with SQL and or Oracle (back‑end testing experience is essential),
• Ability to successfully utilise regression‑test software products,
• Tertiary qualifications in IT, Project, Business or demonstrated equivalent experience,
• Exposure to HR/payroll application(s) is preferred,
• Industry Accredited Software testing certifications eg. ISTQB Foundation certification desired, but not essential.

You will be required to:

• Prepare testing artefacts (ie. test plans and/or test cases, test data etc) based on the analysis and interpretation of business and/or technical requirements,
• Execute tests of designated modifications and enhancements,
• Execute tests in relation to upgrade and installation procedures,
• Creation/maintenance of regression test plans using associated regression software,
• Contribution to the development of the SDLC within the company.

Of course, you will also:

• Be a great team player with the ability to work independently,
• Have strong skills in Microsoft products, particularly AzureDevOps, Excel and SQL,
• Be disciplined, self motivated, methodical and have strong attention to detail.

We operate a flexible, hybrid work environment where work/life balance is actively supported. This role must be based in Melbourne.

• flexibility to work from home regularly,
• competitive salaries,
• annual reviews,
• access to an employee assistance program,
• salary sacrifice options,
• career security.

Celebrating 43 years in business, Frontier Software is the leading HR & Payroll provider with over 1700 clients worldwide. We constantly invest in new and innovative customer solutions and exciting product developments.

If you think you have what it takes to succeed with Frontier Software, 9am Tuesday 6 October 2026.

Frontier Software embraces our diversity and fosters inclusion. We recognise and value the mix of talent, identity, ethnicity, ability and age that informs our daily activities, discussions, processes and outcomes. Together, we are better.