Senior Qa Engineer

We are transforming Target with future-focused tech.
The future is personalised, simple and seamless! At Target, we’re aligning with a single purpose – to deliver an exceptional technology experience to every customer, and all our people. Our customers need us now more than ever, so we're seizing this moment. And we’re becoming the strategic partners our colleagues need us to be, bringing valuable insights to every conversation.

We are always listening to our customers.
We’re deepening our connection to our customers – their needs, expectations and dreams – to drive our decisions and set our priorities. We’re courageous in our thinking, exploring new possibilities, embracing a growth mindset, and we learn quickly from our setbacks. We’re global, diverse and passionate. And we’re making Target a place where technology improves experiences, every day.

We are all in it together.
You’ll be part of transforming one of Australia’s most iconic brands. A brand that genuinely cares about connecting and collaborating with talented team mates, and leaders who'll support you so that work, works for you.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with Target Australia's Stores Technology team? Our team is at the heart of delighting our customers and enhancing their shopping experience; and are transforming our stores with the power offered by AWS Cloud Technologies.  Initially focussing on our Point-of-Sale Systems across both staff-assisted POS and self-checkouts, we’ve also got some exciting work coming up with the rollout of RFID technologies to our stores.  Our team is at the heart of driving a seamless transaction experience for our customers.

As a Senior Quality Engineer, you play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, functionality, and overall quality of our in-store tech. Your responsibilities encompass leading and implementing comprehensive quality assurance strategies, conducting thorough testing of software and devices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and address potential issues. Leveraging your expertise, you contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes, advocate for best practices, and actively participate in the development lifecycle. In this dynamic role, your focus on maintaining high standards of quality is instrumental in delivering technology solutions that enhance the in-store experience for our customers and optimise operational efficiency for Target Australia.

You'll also be doing the following:

• Becoming an expert on the function and operation of in-store devices in our Lab, you'll be on the front lines of testing, ensuring our technology is stable in the fast-paced atmosphere of a real-world retail setting.
• Getting to know the tools and systems that power Target Australia, exploring ways to understanding their functionalities and applications within stores, and leveraging this knowledge to enhance the quality assurance process.
• Leading the charge in testing automation, you'll bring efficiency to the forefront, implementing automated solutions that propel our quality assurance practices into the future.
• Understanding their functionalities and applications within stores, and leveraging this knowledge to enhance the quality assurance process.
• Collaborating with the team during the transition of systems into AWS cloud, actively contributing to the quality assurance aspects of the migration process, ensuring that the performance, security, and functionality of the technology solutions are maintained or improved upon in the cloud environment.
   

To be successful in this role you will have the following:

• Demonstrated experience testing retail systems, including Point of Sale (POS), highlighting your ability to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of critical technology in a retail environment.
• Proven expertise in working within fast-paced Agile environments, adhering to best practices in iterative development cycles, ensuring that testing processes align seamlessly with the rapid pace of technology delivery.
• A dedicated advocate for continuous improvement, actively seeking opportunities to enhance systems, processes, and methodologies, contributing to the evolution of quality assurance practices within the team.
• Effective communication skills, bridging the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering collaboration and ensuring that complex testing concepts are conveyed in a clear and understandable manner.
• Genuine interest in automation technologies, expressing curiosity and eagerness to explore ways to drive their adoption in the testing process, contributing to the efficiency and scalability of quality assurance practices.

Target has some great benefits, including:

• Great career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Group.
• Team Member discounts across Target, Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks and Catch Membership.
• A free One Pass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible product.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Convenient location next to freeway and train station, with free onsite parking and a café!
• Novated leasing options.
• Paid parental leave scheme.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our Target Store Support Office (including Work-From-Home days with a real work-life) balance.
• Reflection room, space for prayer, meditation, or time for yourself.
• A Supported Learning and Career Development program.
• Opportunity in Wesfarmers Share Plan access (where eligible) and to participate in a bonus program (where eligible).

We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe irrespective of your gender, ethnicity, indigeneity, religious beliefs, education, age, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation and gender identity and we encourage applications from all candidates.

As part of our recruitment process, we will be conducting Pre-Employment Checks with our successful candidates – this will include a police check.  Talent Acquisition will provide further updates to candidates as they progress through our recruitment process.

Candidates interested in this position should apply directly to this advertisement as we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.
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If you would like to explore a career with Target and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!