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SalaryDavid Jones exists to inspire like no other and as we continue to deliver on our ambitious transformation agenda in line with our Vision 2025+ strategy, we are committed to creating inspired careers so our people can Thrive.
Reporting to the QA Practice Manager, you will be responsible for planning and executing quality processes (creation, execution, defect identification and tracking) to ensure quality in the application process. Your role partners with all relevant stakeholders to provide quality expertise to ensure a high standard of testing and quality assurance for all projects, solutions and changes delivered. In addition, you will provide inputs to release planning and dependencies, while working with relevant stakeholders.
The role will suit an analytical, innovative and passionate QA Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced and commercially evolving environments.
What does the role involve?
- Analysing the non-functional requirements for the project and define a testing approach to adequately test based on the requirements
- Understand and design the test cases for the non-functional testing to cover the non-functional requirements validation across the applications
- Creating and executing functional, non-functional, business acceptance and regression test cases using the appropriate test management tools
- Managing and triaging defects using the appropriate test management tools
- Providing timely reporting of test preparation and execution metrics using the appropriate test management tools, including test case preparation status, test case execution status and defect status for non-functional testing
- Support the Technology team to define and agree in the base loads to test and provide estimates and key issues/risks surrounding a project/solution
- Contribute to continual improvement of the testing processes (efficiency-driven and quality-focussed) by assisting with the development of test methodologies to improve current processes specifically around the test knowledgebase for generic test scripts
- Develop, execute, and maintain suites of test scripts used for regression, functional and non-functional testing.
- Planning, executing and implementing peak period test approach (functional and non-functional) working closely with business to ensure stability and performance.
- Support the Technology team by ensuring and representing quality measures in the change control process and manage the test environment set up and test data management processes.
- 7+ years' experience in similar roles
- Experience working within similar corporate / retail environments, partnering with Technology team and the business to achieve business outcomes and optimise customer / end user experience.
- Tertiary qualified or equivalent industry experience
- ISTQB or Agile Test Certification (foundation level or above) highly desired
- Experience spanning various methodologies (e.g. SDLC, Waterfall, Agile)
- Experience on Oracle, DB2, UNIX and web platforms
- Proven experience in SDLC and Testing methodologies
- Proven experience in non-functional testing and NFT test management
- Strong understanding of monitoring tools and strong reporting and analytical skills to help triage and identify bottlenecks
- Strong documentation and communication skills, ability to convey complex technical and business requirements.
- Unique opportunity to be part of a highly engaged, successful team, focused on the transformation of an iconic Australian brand
- A competitive remuneration package including performance-based incentives
- Hybrid working arrangements in office and from home that provide appropriate work/life balance
- Parental leave policy of 18-weeks paid leave for the primary carer, and 3-weeks paid leave for the supporting partner
- Generous employee discounts across David Jones and access to partner benefits
- An additional day of leave for your birthday along with time to support charitable work
- Opportunities to support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility program
- Be a member of a company committed to sustainable practices, driving change in the retail landscape
- Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions
Since 1838, David Jones' limitless quest for innovation and progress established the brand as Australia's original influencer in fashion and lifestyle. Having revolutionised the way Australians shop, David Jones' creation of a social centre inspired and created lasting memories for past, present and future generations. Today, our vision to inspire Like No Other drives us to continue this legacy in our ambitious purpose to be the destination that inspires, with experiences and services Like No Other.
Our Thriving cultural pillars inspire our people to deliver on our vision and purpose. We are Customer Obsessed; curious to understand and dedicated to delighting them with seamless solutions as one team. We care for our people, customers, partners and community by creating Inclusive environments through belonging and respect. We Empower with implied trust to act with integrity, value our unique skills and be accountable for our decisions. We constantly seek Innovative ways of improving, changing and exploring ways that we can inspire.
We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
David Jones is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
Closing date: 23 Feb 2024 for applications
