Automation Tester

  • Canberra
  • Start date 1/7/2025
  • 12 month contract
  • 2×12 month extension options
  • Baseline clearance is required for this role

Remote working arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis subject to business needs.

Automation Testers are required to:

  • Create and oversee test plans and strategies including test plans using Azure DevOps.
  • Write, review and execute test cases on web-based applications.
  • Effectively prioritise testing efforts, and test case execution.
  • Work within multi-disciplinary project teams to analyse documented specifications, user stories and requirements to generate test cases and test plans.
  • Raise defects / issues and log and track faults using Departmental tools including Azure DevOps.
  • Provide advice and input into Testing Strategy and support implementation of automation testing practices.
  • Testing digital solutions for conformance to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
  • Lead and engage with Business Stakeholders throughout the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Process.
  • Be a contributing member of a multidisciplinary team using agile and traditional delivery methods.
  • Undertake other duties as required.

Essential Criteria

  • Experience or skills in automated testing. Well-developed software testing skills and demonstrated experience in application/system tester roles.
  • Expertise in developing test artefacts, including writing, reviewing and executing complex test plans and cases and developing test strategies.
  • Ability to collaborate and work productively within a cross functional team of Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, Application developers, Web Developers and Subject Matter Experts. Ability to work in a fast paced, agile, environment with geographically dispersed teams.
  • A thorough knowledge or understanding in testing digital solutions for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) conformance. Current accessibility training is highly desirable.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to engage with non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience developing test plans/cases for custom applications, including the Azure and Microsoft suite of products and services.
  • Experience tracking and managing test plans and test case through Azure DevOps.
  • Experience guiding User Acceptance Testing activities.

You should provide a one page pitch (5000 characters) to address all criteria specified.

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Automation Tester