
Senior Automation Test Analyst
Arventa · Australia
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- Open 497 days
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Purpose of the Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Automation Test Analyst to join our team In this role, you will be responsible for designing, executing, and evaluating automated test scripts to ensure the delivery of high-quality applications You’ll lead initiatives to improve our QA automation framework, including evaluating existing tools like Postman and recommending scalable solutions such as Selenium or Cypress
This role involves not only hands-on testing but also guiding and enabling internal teams through the implementation of a robust, long-term QA strategy
Key Responsibilities
Testing Strategy & Framework
- Rapidly review and assess existing QA landscape, tools, and processes to identify areas for improvement including automation
- Select and implement suitable automation tools if needed (eg, Selenium, Cypress)
- Lead the design and implementation of a reusable testing framework with CI/CD pipeline integration and automation if required
- Set up new testing environments and reusable components to support scalable test automation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve testing frameworks and automation coverage
- Support a shift-left testing approach, embedding quality practices early in the development lifecycle
Other Responsibilities
- Develop performance bench-marking and load testing suites
- Identify and close test coverage gaps, address dependencies, and assess testing risks
- Write comprehensive bug reports and coordinate with stakeholders for resolution
- Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and validation for quarterly software releases
- Conduct system integration testing and verify end-to-end workflows
- Assist with data acquisition and processing for algorithm development
- Monitor quality metrics, manage defects, and support Agile development workflows
Selection Criteria
Essential
- Demonstrated experience in QA consulting or test automation strategy
- Practical experience with API and UI automation tools (eg, Postman, Selenium, Cypress)
- Proficiency with testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to deliver tailored solutions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong documentation practices
Desirable
- Experience in cloud-based test automation and integration with Azure DevOps or equivalent
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and working within consultancy or delivery teams
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate across technical and business levels
- Experience developing and maintaining test harnesses, frameworks, and automation tools across UI, API, and database layers
- Exposure to agentic or self-healing automation tools
- Awareness of broader testing needs beyond Agile ceremonies to support comprehensive test strategies
- Capability to monitor and report on test activity, coverage, and success metrics—including manual testing
Technical Skills
- C# 90 / NET 5
- Selenium with C#
- RestSharp
- Postman or similar REST API clients
- JMeter
- Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence
- Docker (building and running containers)
- Test case management tools
- Knowledge of the API lifecycle and management
Benefits
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity for growth and professional development.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Access to the latest tools and technologies in the industry
Perks
- We pride ourselves in upholding a respectful and supportive environment; if there's something you need to get your work done, we'll get it for you
- Growth opportunities
- Regular professional development
- A strong emphasis on work/life balance including weekly and monthly office social activities
- Office conveniently located near the light rail
Our Team and Culture
We're customer focused
Everything we do, we do to make things better for our customers. We innovate and continuously improve. Better products. Better service. More Value.
We're here to win
We lead in a market that never stops moving. We have the courage to commit, to make tough decisions and when we need to we turn on a dime.
We love this stuff
We hire smart, fun, talented people who want to make a difference.
We've got each other's backs
We value honesty, appreciate diversity and insist on respect. We're here for each other. Every day. We win as a team with a shared spirit of optimism.
We're owners and we act like it
We take initiative, act with urgency and are accountable for results. We're all engaged.
Integrity is non-negotiable
Our customers, suppliers, partners, stakeholders, communities and competitors can all trust us to do the right thing. No exceptions.
Skills
- Postman
- Selenium
- Cypress
- Azure DevOps
- C#
- JMeter
- Bitbucket
- Jira
- Confluence
- Docker
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