5-7 years of experience in test automation frameworks and tool selection
Proven success in enhancing software quality and engineering practices
Extensive knowledge of the testing pyramid and test types
Hands-on experience with platforms like Salesforce and ServiceNow
Proficiency with automation tools such as Selenium and TestNG
Understanding CI/CD and DevOps integration techniques
Experience leading teams in implementing automation initiatives
Responsibilities
Implement and manage test automation tools and frameworks across QA activities
Promote an automation-first mindset within QA teams and project delivery
Establish test automation coverage levels for new and ongoing initiatives
Champion a 'shift-left' QA strategy to highlight QA value in agile projects
Estimate automation resource needs, including tools and infrastructure
Integrate test automation within CI/CD pipelines alongside the DevOps team
Mentor QA Analysts to ensure timely and budget-compliant automation delivery
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training
Participation in a vibrant QA Community of Practice
Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance
Access to modern test automation tools and technologies
Supportive culture encouraging innovation and automation
Full Job Description
Define, implement and manage test automation tools, frameworks and methodologies promoting an automation-first approach across all Quality Assurance activities.
Foster and promote a QA Engineering approach, uplifting automation capabilities across the QA team as well as within projects and delivery squads.
Define appropriate levels of test automation coverage for new initiatives as well as BAU activities, leading a team of QA Analysts in delivering maintainable and robust automated suites.
Promote and foster a 'shift-left' approach to QA, demonstrating QA value across design and delivery of solutions.
Estimate test automation efforts including resources, licensing and infrastructure required.
Work closely with the DevOps practice to embed automated testing in CI/CD pipelines, enabling faster delivery cycles whilst ensuring quality of releases.
Actively manage Test Automation tools to ensure frameworks leverage modern QA practices.
Mentor and guide a team of QA Analysts in delivering test automation work on time and on budget.
Leverage automation tools to generate test data, setup and validate environments.
Be a champion for automation and agile ways-of-working, continuously identifying new automation opportunities, managing an automation backlog.
Conduct peer reviews of development work.
Playing an active role in establishing and maturing the RMIT QA Community of Practice.
Assist the QA Manager for Ad Hoc testing duties.
Job Description
Required Experience
Experience in implementing test automation frameworks, selecting tools and designing the required infrastructure to enable reliable and robust test automation execution.
Experience in delivering test automation work that reduces test cycles, improves quality of releases and significantly uplifts software engineering practices.
Deep understanding of the testing pyramid and relevant types of tests in each part of the pyramid.
Deep understanding of common testing tools and automation toolsets.
Experience in current technologies and SaSS/PaSS Applications like Salesforce, ServiceNow, AEM, Workday, Peoplesoft.
Experience in automation across Unit Testing, System Testing, API, SIT, Performance & Volume.
Good understanding of test automation integration into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps activities.
Foster and promote a QA Engineering approach, uplifting automation capabilities across the QA team as well as within projects and delivery squads.
Define appropriate levels of test automation coverage for new initiatives as well as BAU activities, leading a team of QA Analysts in delivering maintainable and robust automated suites.
Promote and foster a 'shift-left' approach to QA, demonstrating QA value across design and delivery of solutions.
Playing an active role in establishing and maturing the RMIT QA Community of Practice.