Automation Test Engineer

Aura Consulting; Auckland; On-site; NZD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Consulting in Auckland CBD is seeking a Senior Automation Test Engineer to own the automation framework and shape how quality gets built across core lending and fintech platforms.

You will design scalable test architectures, build end-to-end, API and integration tests, mentor developers and junior testers, and champion testability and AI-assisted testing within CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software testing with senior automation experience.
• Hands-on Playwright with JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience designing scalable test frameworks (e.g., Page Object Model).
• CI/CD experience and test management familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the automation framework.
• Build end-to-end, API, and integration tests across web and backend systems.
• Maintain automated tests within CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor developers and junior testers on automation skills.
• Champion early testability in the design and development process.
• Manage regression and smoke test coverage across multiple projects.
• Apply risk-based thinking to test planning for major releases.
• Keep the team's tooling current, including AI-assisted testing methods.
• Maintain clear test strategy, coverage, and quality reporting.

Skills

5+ years in software testing

Senior automation-focused role

JavaScript/TypeScript

BDD-style testing

Tools

Playwright

Postman

Azure DevOps

Git

TestRail

Xray

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Automation Test Engineer | Permanent | Auckland CBD

Own the automation framework. Shape how quality gets built in. Our client a large, well-established Financial Services organisation is in growth and so their engineering team and looking for a Senior Automation Engineer. This role covers their core lending and fintech platforms. You'll architect the automation framework, set technical direction, and be the go-to person when the business needs Quality Assurance.

What You'll Do

• Own and evolve the team's Automation Framework
• Build end-to-end, API, and integration tests across web and backend systems
• Set automation standards and best practice across the team
• Maintain automated testing within CI/CD pipelines
• Champion early testability in the design and development process
• Manage regression and smoke test coverage across multiple projects
• Apply risk-based thinking to test planning for major releases
• Mentor developers and junior testers on automation skills
• Keep the team's tooling and testing approach current, including AI-assisted methods
• Maintain clear test strategy, coverage, and quality reporting

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years in software testing, with several years in a senior automation-focused role
• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright and JavaScript/TypeScript
• Solid coding fundamentals async patterns, modular design, reusable components
• Experience with scalable test framework design (e.g. Page Object Model)
• API testing experience using common tools like Postman
• CI/CD pipeline experience (Azure DevOps)
• Confident with Git and collaborative development workflows
• Familiarity with test management tools (Xray, TestRail, or similar)
• Strong analytical skills for defect triage and root cause analysis
• Comfortable with BDD-style testing approaches
• Understanding of test data and environment management

Nice to Have

• Awareness of common security testing principles
• Experience testing third-party or vendor platforms
• Exposure to containerised testing environments
• Interest or experience in AI-assisted testing tools

Details

• Location: Auckland CBD
• Type: Permanent, full-time
• Salary: Up to $135,000 pa, depending on experience