Senior Test Analysts

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is seeking to engage suitably qualified and experienced Test Analysts to deliver and support a range of ICT projects/programs.   Test Analysts will work as part of an Agile delivery or project team, writing the test plan and strategy, writing and executing test cases and producing test reporting. The candidate must hold an active Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance prior to commencement. Key duties and responsibilities Test Analysts will be responsible for, but not limited, to:   •    Working closely within Project test teams to develop test plans and execute and report against them. This will be achieved through working with the AEC Business stakeholders and project development teams.  •    Engaging with development teams to understand the scope of product releases and developing acceptance criteria based on business objectives, functional requirements and service level requirements.   •    Developing test plans, test scenarios and/or test scripts for a specific release.  •    Undertaking testing activities including functional, integration and regression testing for each release cycle.  •    Reporting and tracking the resolution of issues as they are found in testing.  •    Assisting with issue triaging.  •    Developing test reports.  •    Liaising with vendors, AEC's business areas and IT Branch staff as required.  •    Performing other duties as directed from time-to-time by Directors/Team Leaders or a delegate. Criteria The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters. Essential criteria 1. • Experience in test processes, including preparation, execution, and reporting. • Proficiency using tools such as Microsoft Test Manager and Azure DevOps. • Communication skills to be part of a positive team culture. • Ability to engage and collaborate internally with other key IT areas, project teams, business areas, and external service providers. • Ability to work independently and be a self-motivated individual. • Strong conceptual, analytical, and interpretive skills with high level of attention to details. • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships. • Proven experience of working in an Agile team. 2. To be considered compliant, submissions need to be provided in 1 PDF Document including: Page 1 - a completed copy of the AEC Candidate Submission Guide (will be emailed to the listed BuyICT contact address upon RFQ publication): • Provide information for the following items: Candidate Name, Position Title, Opportunity ID, Candidate Availability, Location, Citizenship Status, Security Clearance Level, Planned Leave (exceeding 1 week), Additional Engagements, Submitting Consultant. • Choose an item or check the box that applies to the following options: Previous AEC Employee or Contractor, Current AEC Contractor, Code of Conduct, Submission History, Authority to Represent, Submission Compliancy • Consultant comments may be added (must be limited to the space provided). Page 2 - A one-page pitch addressing the selection criteria. This should not exceed one page. Pages 3 - 5 - A resume of no more than three pages We will strictly adhere to the above requirements. Submissions will be deemed non-compliant if they do not meet the listed criteria, if they exceed the 5-page limit or if the rates of submitted candidates are included in the PDF. Desirable criteria 1. • Tertiary qualifications or industry recognised certification in Information Management or Computer Science (or a relevant discipline). • SQL querying ability. • Automation skills. • Strong programming knowledge Opportunity summary Sellers can submit Up to 2 candidates Number of sellers invited Fewer than 5 Number of candidates submitted Fewer than 10 RFQ closing time 00 Weeks 06 Days 06 Hours Send us feedback About Accessibility Privacy Terms of use Disclaimer and copyright An initiative of the Digital Transformation Agency The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present. © Commonwealth of Australia