Test Automation Engineer - Max Term Contract

Junee Southern Cross; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Range of exclusive employee benefits

Job summary

Challenger Limited in Sydney is seeking a hands-on Test Automation Engineer to strengthen our automated testing capability using Playwright and TypeScript/JavaScript. Based in the Sydney CBD with a hybrid schedule (3 days in the office, 2 from home), you will design, develop and maintain scalable automation frameworks across web applications, APIs and integrated systems.

Reporting to the Test Practice Lead on a maximum-term contract through October 2027, you will collaborate with engineering and

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience building test automation using Playwright.
• Strong TypeScript or JavaScript development skills.
• Experience designing scalable automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and test data strategies.
• Excellent collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Translate requirements into clear, testable scenarios and identify failure points early.
• Design, develop and maintain automated tests using Playwright with TypeScript or JavaScript.
• Build scalable automation frameworks across web apps, APIs and integrations.
• Execute automated runs, analyze results, manage defects and retest fixes.
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines and improve coverage and efficiency.
• Support manual testing as needed and collaborate with teams for end-to-end coverage.

Skills

Playwright

TypeScript/JavaScript

Automation frameworks

CI/CD

Test automation

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

Challenger Limited is an ASX-listed investment management firm managing $120 billion in assets (as at 30 June 2026). Life with us is fast moving and always exciting. Together we’re driving to deliver our vision to provide our customers with financial security for a better retirement.

We achieve this goal by providing a work environment where people from diverse backgrounds, with a range of skills and experiences can contribute and succeed.

Test Automation Engineer

Sydney | Maximum-term contract to October 2027

• Join Challenger in a hands-on Test Automation Engineer role focused on Microsoft Playwright.
• You’ll build automated testing solutions across web applications, APIs and integrated systems, helping improve coverage, reduce manual regression effort and support complex technology change.
• Based in our Sydney CBD office, you’ll enjoy flexible working (typically 3 days in the office, 2 from home)

About the role

Reporting to the Test Practice Lead, you’ll join a small, collaborative team with technical, functional and automation expertise. You’ll contribute to the development of automation frameworks, standards and testing practices as Challenger continues to build its internal testing capability.

What you’ll do

• Translate project and business requirements into clear, testable scenarios, identifying potential failure points early
• Design, develop and maintain automated tests using Playwright with TypeScript or JavaScript
• Build scalable, reusable automation frameworks across web applications, APIs and integrated systems
• Execute automated test runs, investigate results, manage defects and retest fixes throughout delivery
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and improve automation coverage, standards and testing efficiency
• Support manual testing activities, including functional, integration and regression testing, as required to meet project delivery needs.
• Collaborate with development, testing and business teams to deliver effective end-to-end test coverage

You’ll work across a broad application and integration landscape, including core platforms, banking systems and new integration layers. With major project activity underway and continued investment in automation and AI-assisted testing, there will be plenty of variety and meaningful technical challenges to solve.

What you’ll bring

You’ll be a proactive, hands-on Test Automation Engineer who can take ownership of the Playwright automation capability, build reliable automated tests and drive practical improvements in software quality, testing efficiency and delivery outcomes.

Experience in financial services would be highly advantageous, particularly within life insurance, superannuation, wealth management or banking. Exposure to complex business processes, financial calculations or AI-assisted testing tools such as GitHub Copilot would also be valuable.

You’ll bring:

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Playwright and TypeScript or JavaScript
• Experience developing and maintaining scalable test automation frameworks
• Experience across functional, regression, API and end‑to‑end integration testing
• Knowledge of REST services, SQL and database validation
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or Jenkins
• Willingness and flexibility to undertake manual testing activities when required, alongside core automation responsibilities.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to interpret requirements and identify where systems or processes may fail
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams

Additional Info

Working at Challenger means being part of a diverse, connected team that has fun and loves what they do. We’re small enough, but big enough to accelerate bold ideas, realising what's possible for our customers and partners.

At Challenger, we provide access to a range of exclusive employee benefits that will support you both personally and professionally and a hybrid work environment. Visit our benefits page for more information.

https://www.challenger.com.au/about-us/careers/our-benefits

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Challenger's employee value proposition guides how we work: Grow and realise your potential, supporting each other, stronger together and making things happen. Our culture encourages curiosity, considered thinking and meaningful contribution, with opportunities to build a broad and rewarding career.

We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where people of all backgrounds, identities and ways of thinking can thrive, and promoting flexible working to support work-life balance.

Challenger is proud to be a Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, a Family Friendly Workplace and recognised as a Bronze Employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), the national benchmark for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.

Job type: Max Term (Fixed Term)

Posting Close Date: 01/11/2026