Tester

Tester – Brisbane, Australia

Rio Tinto is building a world-class Digital Products capability.

Within our company-wide Information Systems & Technology function, we are building an internal software development and delivery team focusing on high-value and strategic products for the digital transformation of Rio Tinto.

We are building this capability and capacity with the support of a strategic partnership with Endava, one of the world’s leading software engineering companies. We are recruiting for junior, experienced, and leadership roles to establish this capability for scaling as we shift our technology landscape to products and platforms. We are building a culture that is value-driven, diverse and inclusive, innovative, and fun with challenging problems and opportunities to solve.

About the role

Join our team as a Tester and contribute to the development of a cutting-edge long-horizon mine plan optimization application. Solving the largest problems of its type in the world, this feature-rich .NET desktop application, built with DevExpress and Gurobi, handles complex code and large datasets, emphasizing software performance. Be part of a dynamic team that drives innovation and efficiency in the mining industry.

The Automation Tester will be responsible for planning, design, management, execution, and reporting of tests, using appropriate testing tools and techniques and conforming to agreed standards, to ensure that new and amended systems, configurations, packages, or services, together with any interfaces, perform as specified.

Responsibilities

• The Automation Tester will be an integral part of an Agile team, defining and creating test cases and test plans.
• Maintain test scripts and execute them.
• Take part in all application development life cycle phases, according to the agreed test strategy.
• Work with Business Analysts to clarify testable requirements and priorities.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies.
• Create test scripts in .NET.
• Develop comprehensive business valid test cases and conditions and prepare test data.
• Create and maintain automation code in a continuous integration / continuous development (CI/CD) pipeline environment.
• Contribute to the inclusive and high-performing culture of the team.

About you

If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application.

• Bachelor’s degree level or holds a relevant professional qualification, i.e., Bachelor of IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, etc.
• Minimum of 2 years in test automation and test framework development.
• Experience in automation testing with C#.
• Ability to understand both technical and business requirements.
• Knowledge of testing best practices.
• Detail-oriented with strong cross-functional skills.
• Knowledge of and experience in testing techniques used to plan and execute software tests of all application components (functional and non-functional).
• Knowledge and experience with metrics and test result analysis tools.
• Familiarity with automation frameworks, version control tools (e.g., Git), and object-oriented programming.
• Test management and reporting tools (e.g., Azure DevOps).
• Knowledge with Azure DevOps pipelines to set up automated builds and enable CI/CD.
• Familiarity with databases and proficiency in SQL.
• Experience in Agile processes, including estimation and planning.

What we offer

• We offer a range of flexible working and leave options so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you, including requests for part-time hours.
• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking, and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
• An excellent base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive program.
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family.
• Attractive share ownership plan.
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options.
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions.
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail, and more).
• Domestic relocation if required.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Please note, to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social, and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations, and meet opportunities.