Address- Role located in ACT
- Estimated start date 15/4/2024
- Initial contract 12 months
- 2 x 12 month extension options available
- This role requires a Baseline security clearance or the ability to obtain one
Automation and Manual Testers are required to undertake the following tasks to assist with the delivery or various ICT Projects:
- 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;
- Provide advice and input into Testing Strategy and support implementation of automation testing practices;
- 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; and
- Undertake other duties as required.
Remote working may be suitable to support the requirements of this role. The Department also supports flexible working from home arrangements on a case-by-case basis subject to the business needs of the supervising manager and business unit.
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.
