Description

A Federal Govt Department is seeking experienced and motivated Application and System Testers to work on various ICT Projects across the Division. Testers will be 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

• 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

Please note:

Remote working arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the supervising manager, subject to business needs. Please indicate clearly in your response the candidates desired work location if outside ACT/Canberra.

Estimated start date 1 July 2022

Location of work

Australian Capital Territory
Western Australia
New South Wales
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria

Length of contract 12 months

Contract extensions Up to 2 x 12 months

Security clearance : Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain a baseline clearance

Essential criteria

• 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
• Experience or skills in automated testing