Job description
The Opportunity
On behalf of a large Federal Government Agency, we are looking for Senior Test Automation Engineers. These are 12 month assignments, working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.
As the Senior Test Automation Engineer, you 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 the Strategic Projects branch, including cloud hosted platforms, Mobile applications, CRM portals and more.
Working closely with the branch’s Test Manager, you will establish approaches for test code development and integrate test automation with Scrum workflow and build processes. You will also help complement and uplift testing practises in some “legacy” testing streams through introduction of automation and transition into DevOps.
Duties include;
To be considered you will demonstrate;
To Apply
As this role is with a Federal Government Agency, applicants must be Australian Citizens with the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.
Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
On behalf of a large Federal Government Agency, we are looking for Senior Test Automation Engineers. These are 12 month assignments, working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.
As the Senior Test Automation Engineer, you 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 the Strategic Projects branch, including cloud hosted platforms, Mobile applications, CRM portals and more.
Working closely with the branch’s Test Manager, you will establish approaches for test code development and integrate test automation with Scrum workflow and build processes. You will also help complement and uplift testing practises in some “legacy” testing streams through introduction of automation and transition into DevOps.
Duties include;
- 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.
- Set standards for writing test code and automation coding principles to be used across the team.
- Support in-Sprint delivery of automated tests meeting acceptance criteria and enable Definition of Done.
- Write tests and supporting automation code.
- Oversee the continual improvement of automation testing practices.
- Manage risks and issues related to the provision of automated tests.
- Support the Test Manager to grow the team of automation testers and breadth of coverage.
To be considered you will demonstrate;
- 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.
- Passion for driving quality through testing and automation.
To Apply
As this role is with a Federal Government Agency, applicants must be Australian Citizens with the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.
Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.