Senior Test Analyst

The AEC is seeking an experienced Test Analyst to work within the Enterprise Digital Delivery Branch of the Information Technology Services Division. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the delivery of electoral events and day-to-day operations through an improved maturity of AEC’s systems.                      The candidate must hold an active Baseline security clearance prior to commencement. Key duties and responsibilities This role will be responsible for, but not limited to: Engaging with development teams to understand the scope of product releases and develop testing requirements based on business objectives, functional requirements, and service level requirements. Develop test plans, test scenarios, and/or test scripts. Well-developed analytical and testing skills, including the ability to write detailed test cases, review and execute complex manual and automated test cases. Undertake testing activities including functional, integration, and regression testing for each release cycle. Report and track the resolution of defects/issues as they are found in testing. Develop test reports as required. Managing testing deadlines. Experience with Azure DevOps test management highly desirable. Work independently, and/or within a small team, with the ability to be proactive, flexible, and agile, managing changing goals and scope as required for rapid application development in an agile software development and testing environment. Other duties as directed. 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 (to 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. • SQL querying ability. • Automation skills. Opportunity summary Sellers can submit Up to 1 candidate Number of sellers invited Fewer than 5 Number of candidates submitted Fewer than 10 RFQ closing time 00 Weeks 05 Days 12 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