Senior Test Engineer Test Automation Engineer

Automation Testers construct automated tests which confirm that systems and services function appropriately, and they validate the environment in which these things operate to make sure test results are valid. Test Automation Engineers are responsible for designing, building, maintaining and improving automated testing solutions. The role applies Services Australia Senior Test Engineer expectations while providing deeper software engineering, automation and quality engineering capability across complex digital and leqacy environments. Key duties and responsibilities Duties may include some or all of the following Design, develop and maintain scalable test automation frameworks, reusable libraries and automated suites for UI, API, integration, system and end-to-end testing. Develop risk-based test approaches, test plans, regression packs, acceptance criteria and quality  gates with traceability between requirements, tests, defects and results. Integrate automated testing into Cl/CD pipelines, source control and release processes, including  smoke, regression and deployment verification. Create and manage repeatable test data and environment setup, including synthetic or masked data  where appropriate. Analyse failures, incidents and defects, undertake root cause analysis and convert recurring  production issues into targeted regression coverage.  Assess automation suitability, maintainability, risk and value, including identifying testing that should not be automated. Monitor and report automation coverage, reliability, defect trends, quality risks and measurable  benefits. Review automation code and test designs, mentor APS staff and contribute to standards and  continuous capability uplift. Collaborate with developers, architects, analysts, operations and business stakeholders to deliver  secure, reliable and fit-for-purpose solutions. Exercise sound judgement, manage competing priorities and escalate material quality, delivery,  security or operational risks. Knowledge/Qualifications Relevant tertiary qualification, industry certification or equivalent, demonstrated experience in software engineering, testing and quality engineering. ISTQB or equivalent testing certification is desirable.  Practical experience with enterprise systems, CI/CD platforms, API testing, source control and test management tools is highly desirable. Alignment with the Automation Tester SFIA capabilities, including functional testing, methods and tools, performance management and stakeholder relationship management is expected. 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. Demonstrated experience designing, coding, implementing and maintaining scalable test automation frameworks and reusable automated test suites across API, integration, user interface and end-to-end testing, including evidence of maintainability, reliability and secure engineering practices. 2. Demonstrated ability to apply senior test engineer judgement to risk-based test design, CI/CD integration, defect and root cause analysis, test data and environment management, stakeholder engagement, mentoring and measurable continuous improvement. Desirable criteria 1. Prior experience in software development, including application design, coding, code reviews, debugging, secure development practices and application lifecycle management. Experience working with legacy and modern digital platforms and transferring automation knowledge and capability uplift to staff. 2. Experience developing and maintaining reusable software components, automation frameworks and supporting utilities using contemporary programming languages and engineering practices. 3. Experience converting incidents, production defects and recurring failure patterns into targeted automated regression coverage and quality improvements. 4. Experience with contemporary programming languages, source control, pipeline tooling, API testing tools and test management platforms in a complex enterprise environment. Relevant testing, software engineering, DevOps or quality engineering qualifications or certifications, such as ISTQB or equivalent. Opportunity summary Sellers can submit Up to 4 candidates Number of sellers invited Between 5 and 10 Number of candidates submitted Fewer than 10 RFQ closing time 01 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