Junior Automation Test Engineer: Build Scalable Frameworks

Tait International Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Junior Test Engineer role at Tait Communications focuses on automation for real-time critical communications tech stack, microservices, and embedded systems. You will design and implement automated test frameworks, improving coverage and quality at scale, and contribute to the testing strategy across hardware devices and software services.

You will work hands-on with Linux-based deployments, CI/CD pipelines (GitLab), and cloud environments, collaborating with Test Analysts and Partnering

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science/Electronics or equivalent.
• 1–2 years automation engineering experience or strong internship/project in automation.
• Proven competency in Python.
• Experience implementing automation processes and tooling.
• Experience in implementing test automation frameworks for Microservices & Embedded systems.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD and infrastructure automation tools (Ansible, PowerShell, Bash).
• Experience administering Linux-based systems and Linux solution architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop hands-on understanding of real-time critical communications tech stack.
• Conduct requirements analysis and modelling.
• Design automated test frameworks and tooling to deliver quality at scale.
• Investigate and evaluate design and test processes, tools, equipment and third-party components.
• Support the team by assisting other Test Analysts and fostering skill development.

Skills

Python

Test automation

CI/CD

Linux

Education

Tertiary qualification in Computer Science/Electronics

Tools

GitLab

Ansible

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

The Junior Test Engineer role at Tait Communications focuses on automation for real-time critical communications tech stack, microservices, and embedded systems. You will design and implement automated test frameworks, improving coverage and quality at scale, and contribute to the testing strategy across hardware devices and software services.

You will work hands-on with Linux-based deployments, CI/CD pipelines (GitLab), and cloud environments, collaborating with Test Analysts and Partnering