Senior Test Automation Engineer

About us:

We are NCS Australia! We have brought together Australia’s best tech talent, working as one to harness technology and advance our communities, to make the extraordinary happen.

We're proud of our rich history of partnering with our clients to develop end to end digital technology solutions to accelerate their transformation and innovation journey.For over 40+ years our diverse global teams have delivered large-scale, mission-critical, multi-platform projects to governments and enterprises.

We are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer specialising in test automation to join our Consulting team. As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for providing expert guidance and support to our clients in designing, developing, and implementing automated tests for their software products. You will work closely with client teams to understand their requirements and provide customized solutions to meet their automation needs. Additionally, you will be responsible for test automation management, including overseeing automation projects, managing automation frameworks, and ensuring the quality and reliability of automation solutions.

In this highly collaborative role, you will partner with client teams to assess their automation needs and develop automation strategies. You also design and develop automated test scripts using industry-standard tools and frameworks. Additionally, you implement automation frameworks and solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of client testing processes. You execute automated test scripts and analyze results to ensure the quality and reliability of client software products. You are also responsible for managing test automation projects, including overseeing automation engineers and meeting project deadlines. Moreover, you maintain and enhance automation frameworks and tools to meet evolving client needs and provide training and mentorship to client teams on test automation best practices.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in a similar role as a Senior Test AutomationEngineer
• Experience in test automation management, including overseeing automation projects and managing automation frameworks.
• Proficiency in Python AND/OR TypeScript programming languages.
• Effectively utilise design patterns and clean coding concepts.
• Experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium/Playwright for Web testing, Appium for Mobile testing and Behave for API testing.
• Experience in coding, amending, and refactoring moderately complex programs/scripts.
• Experience with testing delivery methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Experience in the use of existing automation/DevOps methods and tools such as Bamboo, Jenkins or Azure DevOps.
• Experience in using version control software (e.g. GitHub)
• Experience in developing and implementing data pipelines and data stores.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Knowledge of the Insurance domain and experience working in a consulting environment is a plus.

Why join us:

At NCS Australia, you'll be part of a team that values your growth and development. Our comprehensive global learning and development program will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. Plus, you'll be mentored by some of the industry's best, and have access to a worldwide network of career opportunities. Join us now and discover just how far your career can go!.

We are in the process of refreshing our employee benefits, so don’t forget to ask our Talent Acquisition Team about what’s on offer.

We take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve. Diversity, inclusivity, and being different are not just buzzwords for us - they are integral to our culture. We are dedicated to upholding Equal Employment Opportunity Principles and providing reasonable accommodations to all our applicants. If you require any assistance or modifications to navigate our careers site or complete your application, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at ***********@au.ncs-i.com.

Other important stuff:

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks.

As we navigate through our business integration process, we will continue to issue contracts under our existing entities of ARQ, Dialog, CatapultBI, ICEMEDIA, Eighty20, Riley or Access HQ.

Agencies:

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