QA Engineer

Digitalgarage; New Zealand; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Free onsite parking

Birthday leave

Monthly team lunches

AI workshops

Job summary

Digitalgarage in Auckland is seeking a hands‑on QA Engineer to own API automation in C#, partner with backend squads, and leverage Playwright and AI tools to raise testing quality from day one.

You’ll thrive in a collaborative, low‑ego culture with hybrid flexibility (3 in‑office days, 2 remote), strong perks, and a commitment to continuous learning through AWS, Microsoft AI workshops and regular knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Experience with C# and API test automation.
• Proactive QA mindset with shift-left testing approach.
• Familiarity with Playwright and AI developer tools.
• Ability to maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automated test suites embedded in the C# codebase.
• Design API and workflow automation using C# and Playwright.
• Advocate for unit testing and a shift-left mindset across three dev squads.
• Utilise AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, OpenAI) to accelerate test creation.
• Share knowledge and mentor team members while shaping long-term test strategy.

Skills

QA engineering

API testing

C# programming

Playwright

CI/CD

Automation testing

Tools

GitHub Copilot

OpenAI

AWS

Microsoft AI

Job description

Join a supportive Auckland team as a QA Engineer. Drive API automation in C#, use AI tools, and enjoy great hybrid flex and perks.

Why You’d Like It

How about joining a team where QA isn’t an afterthought at the end of a sprint, but a core driver of software quality? You’ll get hands‑on with cutting‑edge AI dev tools, work alongside supportive backend squads, and take home a competitive package with awesome perks, all while working in a low‑ego, highly collaborative team.

The Story

As part of an ongoing push to shift quality practices left, this tech group is elevating how they test their backend microservices. Because the majority of their core architecture is written in .net/C, the goal is to bring automated testing right next to the source code. You’ll step in as the dedicated C# and API automation specialist, collaborating across three active dev teams to ensure quality is baked in from day one.

Company Profile

Behind the scenes of one of New Zealand’s most essential infrastructure networks is a forward‑thinking software engine. They prioritise people, safety, and continuous learning above all else. From running internal AWS and Microsoft AI workshops to hosting monthly morning teas and team lunches, they’ve built a supportive workplace where technical enthusiasm meets genuine work‑life balance.

Your Role

You will partner closely with developers and product owners to design, build, and maintain robust automated test suites embedded directly within the C# codebase.

• Design and implement API and workflow automation using C# and Playwright.
• Advocate for unit testing and a "shift-left" quality mindset across three dev squads.
• Utilise AI developer tools (like GitHub Copilot and OpenAI) to accelerate test creation and exploration.
• Maintain healthy CI/CD pipelines where a green build means software is genuinely ready to ship.
• Share knowledge, mentor team members, and help shape the long‑term test strategy.

Benefits

• Salary & Perks: Competitive salary plus corporate discounts (health, tech, mobile).
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid flexibility (3 days in office / 2 remote) with flex core hours (9:30am-3:00pm) and free onsite parking.
• Perks & Culture: Birthday leave, monthly morning teas, team lunches, and an active social committee.
• Learning & Tech: Continuous upskilling with dedicated AWS, Microsoft, and AI tools workshops.

Your Fit

You’re a proactive QA Engineer with solid experience in C# and API test automation. You like getting close to the code, possess a curious mindset, and enjoy exploring modern tools like Playwright and AI assistants. Most importantly, you thrive in a collaborative team culture where sharing knowledge and continuous improvement are part of the daily routine.