Senior Tester

Digitalgarage; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home 2 days per week

North Shore office twice weekly

Exposure to AI testing tools

Job summary

Digitalgarage in Auckland is seeking a Senior Tester to own the QA space, drive automation, and work with AI-assisted tools in a hybrid setup. You will shape testing practices, mentor teammates, and help migrate to modern frameworks while partnering with engineers and stakeholders across global projects.

The role emphasizes autonomy, collaboration, and the opportunity to experiment with cutting-edge AI-enabled testing approaches in a high-growth product house.

Qualifications

• Two years of tenure in each role is preferred.
• Proven coding skills in C#, SQL or Python to read and modify automated tests.
• Hands-on experience with Jira and Xray for test management.
• Confident communication with engineers and stakeholders.
• Interest in AI-assisted testing capabilities and adopting new tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage testing for each software release, including regression testing and go/no-go reporting.
• Create, run, and maintain manual and automated test suites.
• Read, review, and validate AI-generated test code before deployment via Jenkins.
• Collaborate with software engineers to understand features and define user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Continuously improve test systems with an eye toward future framework migrations.
• Provide occasional high-level technical support to internal customer-facing teams.

Skills

C#

SQL

Python

Selenium

Playwright

Jira

Xray

AI testing

Communication

Tools

Jira

Xray

Job description

Step into a high-autonomy Senior Tester role in Albany. Drive automation, use AI-assisted tools and work with a passionate team.

Why You’d Like It

This is a rare opportunity for a senior testing professional to truly own the QA space within a globally successful, niche product and software house. If the idea of moving away from rigid corporate bureaucracy and stepping into a collaborative, forward-thinking environment appeals, this role delivers. There is genuine autonomy to shape the testing function, experiment with cutting-edge AI-assisted testing tools like Claude Code, and enjoy a hybrid work setup with a couple of days working from home each week.

The Story

With a steady influx of global projects, the engineering team is expanding its capabilities. A recent departure has created an immediate opening for a senior figure to step in, stabilise the QA environment, and establish robust testing processes. Once embedded, this person will take charge of onboarding and mentoring another QA resource down the track. There is an exciting pipeline ahead, including migrating older test suites over to Playwright and driving modern automated frameworks.

Company Profile

Operating as a tight-knit, innovative specialist with offices across the globe, this company designs and builds smart hardware and software solutions that monitor critical backup power systems for high-stakes environments like data centres. They offer the stability of an established global product house combined with the agility and flat structure of a small team. The R&D team actively embraces modern technology, making it an ideal place for tech-curious professionals who like to stay ahead of the curve.

Your Role

Reporting directly to the CTO, the successful candidate will drive the QA function and ensure the seamless release of high-quality software.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, coordinating, and managing testing for each software release, including regression testing and go/no-go reporting.
• Creating, running, and maintaining both manual and automated test suites.
• Utilising, reviewing, and validating AI-generated test code to ensure it is accurate and fit for purpose before deployment via Jenkins.
• Collaborating closely with Software Engineers and stakeholders to understand new features and map out clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Continuous improvement of test systems, with an eye toward future framework migrations.
• Providing occasional high-level technical support to the internal customer-facing teams.

Benefits

• Salary: Competitive salary based on experience.
• Flexibility: Work from home 2 days per week, with 3 days in the North Shore based office.
• Innovation: Hands-on exposure to cutting-edge AI testing tools and modern frameworks.

Your Fit

This role suits a dedicated QA professional who takes genuine pride in the testing craft and values long-term career stability.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• A strong QA background with a history of stability, ideally showing at least two years of tenure per role.
• Proven coding skills in C#, SQL, or Python to read, write, and modify automated test scripts.
• Hands-on competence with task and test management tools such as Jira and Xray.
• Confident communication skills to clarify technical requirements directly with engineers and stakeholders alike.
• An inquisitive, self-managing mindset with a genuine enthusiasm for adopting AI-assisted testing capabilities.
• Prior experience with Selenium and/or Playwright is highly advantageous.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. If you are not a NZ Citizen, you must have the right of permanent residence or a valid work visa.