Software Specialist - Testing

ASB Bank; Auckland; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Auckland is seeking a meticulous Software Specialist - Testing. In this role, you will design and implement robust test automation frameworks, drive quality assurance strategies, and mentor junior engineers. Your technical leadership will directly impact the success of the organization and enhance the customer experience. This role is ideal for those passionate about continuous improvement in testing practices and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing and maintaining test automation frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust test automation frameworks.
• Drive quality assurance strategies and mentor others.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure reliable digital platforms.

Skills

Software testing principles

Test automation frameworks

Analytical skills

Agile environments

Communication skills

CI/CD tools

API automation testing

Mentoring

Innovation in testing

Tools

Specflow

C# Selenium

Appium

Java

Visual Studio

Octopus

Azure DevOps

Job description

Overview

Mo te tūranga | About the Role

This role is suited to someone who is meticulous, analytical, and experienced in leading testing initiatives. As a Software Specialist - Testing, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing robust test automation frameworks, driving quality assurance strategies, and mentoring others in best practices.

You'll work across squads to ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of our digital platforms. Your insights will help shape the future of our testing practice and influence the direction of our software development. This is a role where your technical leadership will directly impact ASB's success and the experience of our customers.

Ō pūkenga | About you

As a seasoned testing expert, you'll bring deep technical expertise and a strategic mindset to elevate our testing capabilities. You'll lead by example, champion quality, and collaborate across teams to deliver exceptional digital experiences.

You Will Bring The Following

• Strong understanding of software testing principles and methodologies, with the ability to design and execute comprehensive test strategies
• Proven experience developing and maintaining test automation frameworks (e.g. Specflow, C# Selenium, Appium, Java, C# in Visual Studio)
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex issues
• Experience working in Agile environments and adapting to evolving priorities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Exposure to CI/CD tools such as Octopus & Azure DevOps
• Experience in API automation testing
• Nice to have: Mobile automation and performance testing experience
• Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers
• Passion for driving innovation and continuous improvement in testing practices

Me pēhea te tona | How to apply?

We know great people come from all sorts of backgrounds, and you don't need to tick every box to apply. What matters most is you bring your unique strengths and enthusiasm to the team.

To be considered, all applications need to go through our online career channels and will be treated with confidentiality. Check out the position description to find out more.

We appreciate the time and effort you put into applying and will keep you updated throughout the process.