Description

GoSourcing is seeking Test Engineer (APS5) to support on of our Federal Gov’t Department client in any of the ff. office locations:

Brisbane, Canberra and Melbourne

The Test Engineers will ensure that their test effort is effectively executed and that allocated activities are completed in a structured, consistent manner in accordance with agreed test guidelines. Test Engineers use their in-depth knowledge to provide technical advice and development to less experienced testers. Test Engineers work under the general direction and support of senior staff. They exercise a degree of independent judgement and make decisions within defined parameters that require reliance on skills and knowledge. They plan their own work and contribute to team work goals in the context of competing priorities, and changes in workplace practices and business improvement strategies.

Estimated start date 2December 2024

Initial contract duration 12 months

Extension term 12 months

Number of extensions 2

Location of work ACT, QLD, VIC

Security clearance Must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain a Baseline Security Clearance

Key duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Execute assigned test cases at various stages of testing on appropriate testing platforms

• Develop test plans, test cases, task cards, and supporting test data and/or requirements, under own direction from the specifications provided

• Analyse and report on test activities and results, and escalate issues and risks to senior staff

• Contribute to team improvement initiatives and projects, including team tools, process changes, and test automation

• Identify, manage and document defects, programming errors and operational characteristics that are inconsistent with stated requirements and design specifications

• Conduct testing to ensure the ICT service functions as per requirements

• Create test data within external software vendor environment

• Accurately record time and effort for test cases

• Allocate work to team members, using judgement to match issue complexity and staff capability

• Provide assistance and training to less experienced testers

• Support team to follow business processes and align to overall delivery outcomes

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ICT related legislation, policy and processes and transfer knowledge to other team members

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective and timely implementation of projects

• Provide advice and assistance to external software vendors in regards to testing and development of software

• Assist with cost analysis activities as required

• Exercise appropriate delegations in accordance with legislation and guidelines.

• Experience with SAP CRM
• Prior experience in undertaking the same or similar role for an organisation of the same or similar size and complexity as of a Federal Govt Department.
• Professional qualifications, relevant to the position being applied for.
• Professional accreditations, if applicable to the position being applied for.
• Skills relevant to the position being applied for.