Junior Test Analyst

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

We Go Beyond for A Safer World Te Tūranga - The Role We're excited to offer an exceptional opportunity to join our Systems & Solutions Team as a Junior Test Engineer specializing in Automation.

In this position, you'll be hands-on, contributing towards enhancing automation coverage of testing and deployment solution architectures, that encompass hardware devices, microservices, and communication networks. Reporting to the Systems & Solutions Service Lead, you'll have a central role in applying critical thinking, systems thinking & coding skills to scale quality through automation. Streamlining deployment of test systems and cloud-based environments. Collaborating with Partnering Engineers to seamlessly integrate partner solutions with Tait systems.

The duties of the role will include:

• Developing hands on understanding of real time critical communications tech stack


• Conducting requirements analysis and modelling


• Designing Automated test frameworks and tooling, to deliver quality at scale


• Investigating and evaluating design and test processes, tools, equipment, and third-party components


• Supporting the team by assisting other Test Analysts, fostering skill development, and contributing to the team's overall proficiency


• Documenting, reviewing, and maintaining Tait's Verification and Validation Standards

Ō pūkenga - About You

• We have a Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (Computer Science/Electronics or equivalent).


• We're open to candidates with either 1-2 years of relevant Automation Engineering experience or recent graduates who can demonstrate strong internship, research, or project experience in automation, microservices-based applications, and/or embedded software products.


• Proven competency in an OOP Language (Python preferred).


• Proven experience in implementing processes, creating tooling to compress time to market & delivering quality at scale.


• Proven experience in implementation test automation frameworks, ideally involving Microservices & Embedded systems.


• Preferred experience with CI/CD ecosystems (e.g., GitLab, GitLab CI/CD) and infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Powershell, Bash) to automate the deployment and management of cloud-based applications and services on Linux and AWS/Azure platforms.


• It is preferred, you have experience in administration and deployment of Linux based systems & Linux solution architectures.

Ngā painga - What’s in it for you?

• We are an employer that is committed to making a difference for families and communities and supporting people to build rewarding careers.


• We achieve this through employing people who connect with our Values (Commitment to listen. Courage to Act and Integrity to Deliver) that underpin our way of working together.


• We are committed to investing in our people, developing both individuals and teams to support a high-performance culture.


• We prioritize your wellbeing through health insurance, annual flu vaccinations and extra sick leave in your first year.


• We provide a comfortable work environment through modern office facilities with free onsite parking, gym, and café.


• We recognize your commitment through long service benefits.


• We balance work with fun through our active social club!

About Us

For more than 50 years, Tait Communications has been designing, delivering, and supporting critical communications networks for public safety, transportation and utility customers around the world. Founded in Christchurch by Sir Angus Tait, we now have a network of customers and offices that spans the globe. Our employees value being part of a creative team committed to providing technological solutions that make a real difference to the communities we support. By joining Tait, you'll be joining a community of people with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, who care deeply about their work and the genuine impact it has for our customers, and who support each other to grow and develop.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Tait Communications is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed. We are encourage applications from all backgrounds to apply.