Automation Tester

The AEC is seeking to engage suitably qualified and experienced Automation Testers to deliver and support a range of ICT projects/programs. Automation Testers is work as part of an Agile delivery or project team, developing automated test suites and modules to align with the AEC testing framework. These automated test cases will be based on business objectives, functional requirements, acceptance criteria, and service level requirements.  Key duties and responsibilities Engage with multiple development teams to understand the scope of product releases and design automated testing approaches aligned with acceptance criteria, business objectives, functional requirements, and service level requirements. Develop, implement, and maintain automated test playbooks, test scenarios, and test scripts to support release delivery. Undertake automated functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing activities across release cycles. Execute automated test suites, analyse results, and identify defects, risks, and areas for improvement. Monitor, report on, and track the resolution of defects and issues identified through automated testing activities. Support issue triaging, root cause analysis, and defect management processes. Develop and maintain reporting dashboards and metrics to demonstrate testing outcomes, coverage, quality trends, and release readiness. Liaise with AEC business areas, project teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to support testing activities and ensure quality outcomes. Provide advice and recommendations to the AEC on test automation tools, frameworks, best practices, and continuous improvement opportunities. Contribute to the development and enhancement of testing standards, processes, and quality assurance practices. Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by the relevant Director, Team Leader, or 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. • Demonstrated experience designing, implementing and maintaining automated testing frameworks, scripts and processes across complex ICT environments. • Demonstrated experience establishing and maturing test automation capabilities, including automated functional, integration, regression and end-to-end testing. • Demonstrated experience using test automation tools and frameworks to support software quality assurance. • Demonstrated experience analysing test results, managing defects, supporting issue triaging and tracking issues to resolution. • Demonstrated ability to develop testing metrics, dashboards and quality assurance reporting. • Demonstrated strong analytical, problem-solving and interpretive skills, with attention to detail. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent activities, priorities, risks and dependencies. • Demonstrated experience supporting ICT project delivery within multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams. • Demonstrated strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships. 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. 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 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