Senior Test Engineer

Digital Garage; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

North Shore location

Hybrid work model

AI-assisted testing tools

Job summary

Digital Garage seeks a hands-on QA Engineer for a 3-month contract on a core platform project based in Auckland's North Shore. You will own manual and automation testing, shaping test planning and ensuring quality across front-end and API flows in collaboration with developers and a project manager.

You will utilise Playwright and AI-assisted tools to accelerate delivery, maintain clear test documentation, and drive fast feedback loops during sprints in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Hands-on QA with strong manual testing fundamentals.
• Experience with automation testing and modern frameworks.
• Exposure to AI-assisted testing tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute thorough manual testing across web front-ends and RESTful API workflows.
• Author, detail, and maintain structured test plans and comprehensive test cases.
• Work closely with developers to ensure rapid feedback loops during sprints.
• Utilise modern frameworks like Playwright and leverage AI tools to speed up workflows.
• Act as the dedicated QA voice on the team, owning quality with minimal supervision.

Skills

Manual testing

Automation testing

Playwright

API testing

Test planning

Collaboration

Tools

Playwright

Job description

Immediate 3-month contract in the North Shore for a skilled QA Engineer to own manual and automation testing on a core platform project.

Why You’d Like It

If you are a hands-on QA specialist looking to jump straight into a high-impact digital build on Auckland's North Shore, this contract is built for you. You will join an established financial services provider launching a major modernisation across their core systems. Expect a fast-paced, delivery focused environment where your manual testing expertise is backed by modern test frameworks and cutting-edge AI tools.

The Story

Our client is across New Zealand and Australia, rolling out a modernised platform to serve hundreds of accredited advisors. They are kicking off Phase 1: a full overhaul of their primary user journey. To keep this fast-paced sprint moving seamlessly, they need an autonomous Test Engineer who can take full ownership of quality assurance from day one.

Company Profile

This business delivers tailored insurance products across the professional market. Backed by decades of international history, their local team operates with the speed, agility, and pragmatism of a modern tech environment. They value clean technical documentation, fast feedback loops, and practical innovation.

Your Role

You will take charge of quality standards across front-end web interfaces and back-end API flows, ensuring a smooth experience for end users. Working side-by-side with developers and a project manager, you will shape test planning while using smart toolsets to accelerate execution.

• Execute thorough manual testing across web front-ends and RESTful API workflows.
• Author, detail, and maintain structured test plans and comprehensive test cases.
• Work closely with developers to ensure rapid feedback loops during sprint cycles.
• Utilise modern frameworks like Playwright and leverage AI tools to speed up workflows.
• Act as the dedicated QA voice on the team, owning quality without needing supervision.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly contract rate.
• Convenient North Shore location.
• Flexible hybrid working model to balance office and remote work.
• Modern tech ecosystem with an open minded approach to AI-assisted tools.

Your Fit

You are an Auckland based QA or Test Engineer available for an immediate start. You bring rock solid manual testing fundamentals and take real pride in authoring clear test documentation. You have exposure to modern frameworks like Playwright and an eager attitude toward using AI tools to work smarter. Above all, you are self-sufficient, collaborative, and ready to hit the ground running.