Test Automation Engineer

Sociable Tech; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health and wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Plancare Holdings Pty LTd is seeking an ICT Systems Test Engineer to ensure software and infrastructure meet quality and functional requirements. You will develop, implement, and execute structured testing to identify defects, vulnerabilities, and performance bottlenecks.

The role collaborates with developers, business analysts, and system architects to ensure delivery aligns with business specs and Australian standards, mitigating deployment risks.

Qualifications

• Requires AQF Bachelor degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• In some cases, at least five years of relevant experience or vendor certifications may substitute for the formal qualification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality, stability, and integrity of software applications through structured testing frameworks.
• Coordinate with software developers, business analysts, and system architects to understand product design specifications.
• Oversee the creation and scheduling of comprehensive test plans and test suites.
• Manage the software defect lifecycle by identifying, logging, tracking, and verifying system issues.
• Provide feedback on functional specifications, design, and system requirements.

Skills

Software testing

Test automation

QA

Performance testing

Security testing

Test planning

Education

AQF bachelor degree or higher in Computer Science/Information Technology/Software Engineering

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Plancare Holdings Pty LTd The ICT Systems Test Engineer is responsible for ensuring that system software and infrastructure meet specified quality and functional requirements. This occupation involves the development, implementation, and execution of structured testing procedures to identify software defects, system vulnerabilities, and performance bottlenecks.

The individual works within technical teams to verify that final product delivery aligns with business specifications and Australian industry standards, mitigating deployment risks.

About Company Benefits Competitive salary package Health and wellness programs Professional development opportunities Flexible work arrangements Task & responsibilities Ensure the quality, stability, and integrity of software applications through structured testing frameworks. Coordinate with software developers, business analysts, and systems architects to understand product design specifications. Oversee the creation and scheduling of comprehensive test plans and test suites.

Manage the software defect lifecycle by identifying, logging, tracking, and verifying system issues. Provide objective feedback on functional specifications, design designs, and system requirements. Monitor and maintain designated test environments to ensure readiness for deployment cycles.

Report regularly on testing progress, test coverage, and software quality metrics to project stakeholders. Promote continuous improvement in quality assurance standards and internal testing processes. Review system specifications, user stories, and technical design documents to plan testing activities.

Develop automated and manual test scripts to evaluate system performance, security, and functionality. Execute system, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing phases during deployment cycles. Analyse test results to identify variations between system outputs and original design requirements.

Document software defects with clear steps to reproduce within the designated tracking system. Verify defect fixes applied by the engineering team through targeted re-testing and regression testing. Maintain technical test documentation, including test cases, traceability matrices, and test logs.

Collaborate with technical teams to isolate, diagnose, and resolve complex system faults. Utilise specialised testing software and frameworks to execute performance, stress, and load testing. Compile final test summary reports outlining software readiness and risks prior to production release.

Qualification & experience In Australia, this occupation requires a level of skill commensurate with an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree or higher qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field. In some instances, at least five years of relevant experience or relevant vendor certifications may substitute for the formal qualification.

Work Type: Full time Salary: $80000-100000 Job Publish: 09-09-2026 Job Expire: 09-10-2026