Test Engineer

Vista; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent work-life balance

Hybrid working: 1–2 days in Auckland

Medical and Life insurance

Mentoring & career development

Vista Innovation Cup

Job summary

Vista is seeking an experienced Automation Test Engineer to ensure quality across the Vista product set in an agile environment. You will focus on modern frontend, backend and cloud environments, leveraging C#, SpecFlow, and other automation tools to deliver robust test coverage.

The role requires strong manual and automation testing experience and a collaborative approach to shaping our System Test strategy within a cross-functional team.

Qualifications

• Requires strong manual and automation testing experience.
• Proven ability to deliver complex automated test solutions within budget and schedule.
• Experience in CI/CD environments and modern software stacks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure testing deliverables are effective and measurable.
• Assist in creating and maintaining the System Test strategy.
• Collaborate with a dynamic, cross-functional team.
• Test backend and frontend applications.
• Ensure test frameworks are fit-for-purpose, scalable, and aligned with CI/CD.
• Treat automation code as production code with reusable patterns.
• Set up performance testing scenarios to simulate concurrent user loads.

Skills

Black box testing

White box testing

Test automation

CI/CD

Agile teamwork

Tools

C#

PowerShell

SpecFlow

Selenium

JMeter

Postman

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Automation Test Engineer who is detail-oriented and puts quality in the forefront.

Working in an agile team across various parts of the extensive Vista product set, you'll focus on modern frontend, backend and cloud environments.

This role sits within our Digital product stream and requires strong manual and automation experience, and knowledge of C# and Specflow would be highly beneficial.

About The Role

• Ensure that testing deliverables are effective and measurable, for efficiency and accuracy
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of our System Test strategy
• Work closely with, and help guide, a dynamic and very collaborative team
• Test backend and front-end applications
• Ensure System Test Frameworks are fit for purpose, efficient, scalable, and maintainable and applicable to the CI/CD strategy
• Ensure automation code is treated as production code and meets re-usability and standardisation requirements
• Set up performance testing scenarios and run to simulate loads for concurrent users

Requirements

We have a lot of sophisticated software and need clever, fast-thinking problem solvers who enjoy making sense of complexity and achieving results in good time.

• Good understanding of black box testing, white box testing, and test automation
• Proven development experience with programming languages and concepts (C#, PowerShell script)
• Proven experience delivering complex automated test solutions to budget, time, and quality requirements
• Experience working in a CI/CD environment across multiple environments
• Familiarity with networks, performance, and secure software coding practices
• Practical, and current, experience with a range of open source and commercial test automation technologies (e.g. SpecFlow, JMeter, Selenium, Postman) across modern front-end, back-end, and Cloud environments

For this role, we are currently only considering applicants with the right to live and work in New Zealand without the need for employer sponsorship.

About Vista

Vista is a world-leading company that makes software for the cinema industry. Started in Auckland, New Zealand, over 25 years ago, we now serve cinemas, film distributors, and moviegoers worldwide.

Our HQ is in the City Works Depot in Auckland. We have offices and subsidiary companies in Sydney, Los Angeles, London, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Shanghai, Mexico City, and Kuala Lumpur. We use the latest technologies and offer a fun, agile and collaborative environment. We continue to innovate and build our reputation as one of the best Kiwi tech companies to work for.

Shared Standards

Our Shared Standards act as a compass for how we work together and reflect the behaviours we value at Vista Group. The way in which each member of our crew embodies these Shared Standards is an indicator for performance and success, as it aligns with our vision and strategy.

One Crew

We're a diverse team, in different places and functions, and we're at our best when we connect, help and collaborate

Shine a Light

We communicate openly, we explain the why, and we ask when we don't understand. We don't leave people in the dark

Make it Happen

We make good things happen as people and as teams through our focus on delivery

Chase Great

We challenge ourselves and each other to keep improving.

Benefits

You will be supported to continually learn and improve your tech skills, share knowledge and ideas in the team, and be part of a dynamic and open culture.

We have a range of benefits that include:

• Excellent work/life balance including a 4 ½ day working week
• Hybrid working (home and office-based split, requiring 1-2 days attendance per week in the Auckland office)
• Medical and Life insurance (after qualifying period)
• Volunteer day, enhanced paid parental leave and wellness benefits
• Strong mentoring & career development focus
• Fun team events including the Vista Innovation Cup

We value inclusivity celebrate diversity and are committed to offering equal opportunity to our staff and candidates — regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religious, ethical beliefs or political opinion. This commitment is reflected in all our employment policies and procedures.