Hybrid Software Test Engineer - Automation & Quality

Compass Education; Hawthorn (PA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work from Melbourne office

PD budget

EAP access

Parental Leave

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Compass Education is seeking a Software Test Engineer to ensure our education platform meets high standards of quality, performance, and reliability across web, iOS, and Android. You will design and maintain test cases, automate where possible, and collaborate with product and engineering to improve release confidence.

You’ll join a team that values curiosity, pattern finding, and actionable insights. The role supports a flexible hybrid setup, with three days in the Melbourne office, plus

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of hands-on automation testing experience.
• Programming knowledge in C#, React, or JavaScript.
• Experience using automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress.
• Familiarity with test management platforms and agile workflows.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to spot risks early.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a detail-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain test cases, environments, and scripts for new and existing features.
• Execute manual and automated testing across web, iOS, and Android applications.
• Perform system, regression, and end-to-end testing using tools like Applitools Preflight and BrowserStack.
• Conduct API testing (Postman, GraphQL) and performance testing.
• Identify, document, and track defects, collaborating with developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Contribute to automation frameworks and promote best practices in test strategy and coverage.
• Work with product and engineering teams to define quality metrics and improve release confidence.

Skills

Automation testing

C#

React

JavaScript

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

Job description

Compass Education is seeking a Software Test Engineer to ensure our education platform meets high standards of quality, performance, and reliability across web, iOS, and Android. You will design and maintain test cases, automate where possible, and collaborate with product and engineering to improve release confidence.

You’ll join a team that values curiosity, pattern finding, and actionable insights. The role supports a flexible hybrid setup, with three days in the Melbourne office, plus