Automation Tester - Australian Capital Territory - Talent International

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    Description
    • Contract Opportunity: 12 Months
    • Solid Communicator & High – Level Stakeholder Management
    • Must be an Australian Citizen, Baseline Security Clearance (Desirable)

    Our Client

    Our client is highly respected organisation, who provides services and supports to thousands of individuals around Australia. With multiple locations around Canberra, this vital Government organisation seeks only the most skilled and professional individuals to assist them in developing programs, policies, and initiatives that will improve the quality of life for Australia's most vulnerable.

    About The Role

    The Senior Test Automation Engineer will take the lead in establishing effective test automation technologies, practices and execution across a suite of new leading-edge strategic technology solutions being delivered by our client's Strategic Projects branch, including cloud hosted platforms, Mobile applications, CRM portals and more.

    Working closely with the branch's Test Manager, the Senior Test Automation Engineer establishes approaches for test code development and integrates test automation with Scrum workflow and build processes. They will also help complement and uplift testing practises in some "legacy" testing streams through introduction of automation and transition into DevOps.

    Key responsibilities of the position:

    • Evaluate and recommend test automation technology selection and strategy (including framework selection and coding language).
    • Design and implement automation frameworks, ensuring usability, effectiveness, efficiency and maintainability are met. Frameworks must support backend and UI components, with a particular emphasis on Accessibility.
    • Write tests and supporting automation code.
    • Oversee the continual improvement of automation testing practices

    Other Skills & Experience:

    • Expert "hands-on" technical proficiency in the principles and practical application of automation testing, test frameworks, CI/CD, across a variety of tools.
    • Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of role autonomy and "can do" attitude.
    • Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering, Computing Science or Mathematics or another relevant technical field.
    • 2-5 years' experience in a senior automation test role.

    To apply for this opportunity, please click 'APPLY'. For further information, please contact Jaela Smith on or email and help uplift our client's technical capability.