This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a strong background in both manual and automated testing who enjoys working across the full testing lifecycle. You'll play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability and accessibility of digital services through functional, API, automation and accessibility testing.
About the Role
- Develop, execute and maintain test plans, test cases and test scripts
- Perform functional, integration, system and production verification testing
- Design, build and maintain automated test suites and frameworks
- Conduct API testing and validation using Postman and similar tools
- Support release activities, defect triage and test reporting
- Identify, document and manage defects through to resolution
- Work closely with developers, business analysts and stakeholders to ensure quality outcomes
- Contribute to test strategies, test planning and continuous improvement initiatives
- Perform accessibility testing and provide recommendations against WCAG standards
- Support quality assurance activities across multiple projects and environments
- Demonstrated experience as a Senior Test Analyst, Test Engineer or Software Tester
- Strong experience across both manual and automated testing
- Hands-on experience with one or more of the following:
- TestComplete
- Karate
- Cypress
- Cucumber
- SpecFlow
- Experience performing API testing using Postman or similar tools
- Experience using Azure DevOps, Zephyr or similar test management tools
- Strong understanding of software testing practices and methodologies
- Experience working within Agile delivery teams
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience with accessibility testing and WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 compliance
- Experience using SiteImprove, aXe or similar accessibility testing tools
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps environments
- Experience with Azure DevOps and Atlassian Bamboo
- Knowledge of JavaScript, HTML and CSS/SCSS
- Previous experience working within Federal Government or large enterprise environments
- Current Baseline Security Clearance is mandatory
- Must be Canberra based
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements
- Opportunity to contribute to a significant digital modernisation program
- Exposure to automation, API, accessibility and functional testing initiatives
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Opportunity to work across modern web and digital platforms
- Strong extension potential
If you're an experienced Senior Test Analyst looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Emanate Technology for a confidential chat.
We are an inclusive employer committed to fostering a diverse and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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