Description

About the Position

GoSourcing is seeking enthusiastic and motivated Automation Test Analyst to join the Federal Government Entity Test team, within the ICT Services Branch. As the Automation Test Analyst for the ICT test team, you will provide strong support to the Test Manager by delivering outcomes in a timely and responsible manner.

Through oral and written communication, you will liaise with the Stakeholders both within and outside the ICT branch while analysing and researching automating applications for the successful delivery of high-quality application testing services.

You will also design and implement automation framework to support agile application delivery. You will at times be required to meet tight deadlines while providing strong support and advice to management in contributing to the strategic planning of the delivery of quality assurance services.

Duties and Tasks

• Apply business and functional knowledge including testing standards, guidelines, and testing methodology to meet the team's overall test objectives

• Analyse business requirements/acceptance criteria effectively and automate tests for medium to high/complexity requirements

• Ability to automate functional scenarios using automation tools and create Automation framework/s

• Experience in CI/CD tools to configure and execute the test automation scripts

• Support QA test cycles to include Manual and Automated testing solutions

• Improve UI & API Test Automation framework/s

• Proactively identify technical/non-technical risks and suggest mitigation measures.

• Analyse test results and recommend/implement the corrective actions and;

• Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams and end users.

Estimated Start Date: 14th November 2022

Term: Initial Term to 12 months

Extension Options: 12 months

Work Location: ACT

Working arrangements

The Position is Canberra based, and the successful candidate is required to work onsite. Flexible work arrangements may be agreed upon with the delegate for the right candidate, in line with our work from home policy

Security Clearance:

Must be anAustralian Citizen. Undergo ID Verification Check and Police Check

Essential Criteria

• At least 3+ years of Automation Testing experience.
• Programming experience in Java, .Net, web services, mobile and web test automation frameworks.
• Experience in Test tool management & Automation technologies.
• Expert knowledge of quality improvement, quality process, quality assurance methodologies and best practices.
• Expert knowledge of test tools and designing technical frameworks.
• Familiar with Microsoft windows operating systems.
• Good knowledge of XML and Microsoft SQL databases.

The Ideal Candidate

• Enthusiastic, motivated candidate with strong technical aptitude. Ability to exercise initiative, show good judgment and be able to prioritise and respond quickly as priorities emerge.
• Proven experience working in an ICT environment and working cooperatively in operational teams.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn