Test Engineer

Compare the Market Australia; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social events

Flexible work

ME leave

Volunteer day leave

Additional leave

Return To Work bonus

Award & Recognition program

Job summary

Compare the Market Australia is seeking a Test Engineer to help deliver high-quality software by applying testing practices and automation across the software development lifecycle.

You will work closely with developers, product managers and stakeholders to validate requirements, identify risks, execute testing activities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and team effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in software testing across web and API-based applications.
• Hands-on experience developing and maintaining automated test suites using Playwright, Supertest, Axios and Postman.
• Experience incorporating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to performance and non-functional testing tools such as Artillery.io, JMeter, Lighthouse, or similar technology.
• Experience using Azure DevOps and test management tools for test execution and defect tracking.
• Exposure to BrowserStack or similar testing platforms is desirable.
• Familiarity with AWS environments and exposure to Salesforce or WordPress platforms is desirable.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and defect investigation skills.
• Experience working in regulated or highly governed environments is advantageous.
• Experience with or interest in leveraging AI-powered tools to improve testing efficiency, automation and quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to test planning activities, including estimation and test approach discussions.
• Analyse requirements and designs for testability and potential risks.
• Design, document and execute test cases aligned to project and business requirements.
• Execute system, integration, end-to-end, cross-browser, cross-device and user acceptance testing activities.
• Identify, log, track and verify defects through to resolution.
• Support the maintenance of test environments and test data.
• Review test cases and test artefacts to ensure alignment with quality standards.
• Work closely with developers, product managers and delivery teams to support quality outcomes.
• Communicate testing progress, results, risks and issues in a clear and timely manner.
• Contribute to test reporting and release readiness activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes, automation coverage and quality practices.
• Share knowledge and support other team members where required.
• Contribute to the adoption of new testing tools, techniques and AI capabilities.

Skills

Software testing

Web & API testing

Automation with Playwright

CI/CD integration

Defect tracking

Azure DevOps

BrowserStack

AWS familiarity

AI in testing

Performance testing

Tools

Playwright

Supertest

Axios

Postman

Artillery.io

JMeter

Lighthouse

Azure DevOps

BrowserStack

Job description

Who We Are

iSelect and Compare the Market are trusted, well-known brands dedicated to helping millions of Australians compare and buy personal finance and household products such as insurance, energy, and loans. Together, we provide a seamless, customer-focused experience that makes it easier for Australians to find the right products to suit their needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Test Engineer, you will support the delivery of high-quality software by applying effective testing practices and automation throughout the software development lifecycle.

Working closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders, you'll validate requirements, identify risks, execute testing activities, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and team effectiveness.

Test Planning and Design

• Contribute to test planning activities, including estimation and test approach discussions.
• Analyse requirements and designs for testability and potential risks.
• Design, document and execute test cases aligned to project and business requirements.

Test Execution and Defect Management

• Execute system, integration, end-to-end, cross-browser, cross-device and user acceptance testing activities.
• Identify, log, track and verify defects through to resolution.
• Support the maintenance of test environments and test data.
• Review test cases and test artefacts to ensure alignment with quality standards.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Reporting

• Work closely with developers, product managers and delivery teams to support quality outcomes.
• Communicate testing progress, results, risks and issues in a clear and timely manner.
• Contribute to test reporting and release readiness activities.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes, automation coverage and quality practices.
• Share knowledge and support other team members where required.
• Contribute to the adoption of new testing tools, techniques and AI capabilities.

What’s In It For You

At Compare the Market and iSelect, we’re all about helping people make smart choices – and joining us might just be yours. We offer an environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are valued, and your growth genuinely matters. Collaboration is part of our DNA and you’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking team where you can do meaningful work (and be recognised for it!)

We’re guided by three shared values that shape how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up for our customers - Drive, Noble Intent and All Together.

Plus, we offer a range of great perks to help you thrive both in and out of work:

• Vibrant and social community who have annual celebrations, family fun days and regular events
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including the option of one day working from home each week or a 9-day fortnight
• Enjoy additional leave days - ‘ME’ leave and ‘Volunteer Day’ leave
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Return To Work bonus for returning parents
• Quarterly Award and Recognition program

What Sets You Apart

• 3+ years' experience in software testing across web and API-based applications.
• Hands-on experience developing and maintaining automated test suites using tools such as Playwright, Supertest, Axios and Postman.
• Experience incorporating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to performance and non-functional testing tools such as Artillery.io, JMeter, Lighthouse, or similar technology.
• Experience using Azure DevOps and test management tools for test execution and defect tracking.
• Exposure to BrowserStack or similar testing platforms is desirable.
• Familiarity with AWS environments and exposure to Salesforce or WordPress platforms is desirable.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and defect investigation skills.
• Experience working in regulated or highly governed environments is advantageous.
• Experience with or interest in leveraging AI-powered tools to improve testing efficiency, automation and quality outcomes.

At Compare the Market and iSelect we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we embrace diversity.

This role is available to candidates with unlimited Australian working rights only. Sponsorship is not available.

iSelect and Compare the Market, brands of iCompare Group, are committed to protecting your privacy. All applications and personal information are kept confidential and securely stored in line with Australian privacy laws, used only for recruitment purposes, and not shared with third parties outside iCompare Group without your consent.