AddressTeam Lead - Test Automation
Your team
As part of Information Technology (IT) department in Reserve Bank of Australia, you will lead a collaborative team of Test Automation analysts & leads actively working across various business streams to embed and uplift automation capability using Enterprise Test Automation Framework; you also be providing governance for Infrastructure projects and guiding the relevant Test Leads on the test approach.
Reporting to the Manager, Testing Services and working closely with other Team Leads, this is an excellent opportunity for you to be part of a high performing team, working alongside experienced people who are passionate about protecting the security and stability of our technology estate. We are innovative, curious and strongly believe in delivering value and efficiency through our work.
Your background
Test Automation Lead/ Architect with hands-on experience of implementing Enterprise Test Automation framework (Java, C#) solutions in agile/ DevOps (CI /CD) environment using Selenium/ Cucumber. The ideal candidate should be well experienced in architecting Automation solutions, provide technical leadership in design and architecture of the automation framework, and will ensure adoption of the framework in all the automation teams in the organization.
This is a People Leader role with 6-7 direct reports, and you are expected to lead, guide and develop these individuals and teams to effectively achieve agreed outcomes. Primary focus on providing uplift Test Automation framework while leading and developing individuals and teams to achieve goals and deliver RBA outcomes.
To be successful in this critical role you will:
- Experienced in designing and establishing centralized Enterprise Test Automation framework (Java, C#) across an IT landscape, integrating with puppet, Jira, and other CD/CI tools.
- Experienced in the design, uplift and maintenance of Test automation Frameworks solutions using Selenium, JUnit, Soap UI, Cucumber and Jmeter
- Strong experience in automation framework development with features like unified Data, Storage & Config management, Hooks, I/O Handlers, Listeners, CD/CI integration and building reporting features using controllers/ Azure SQL/ Microservices to run analytics, produce dashboards and report metrics
- Experience in selection of new tools, techniques and methodologies needed to enhance productivity and quality.
- Collaborate with product teams to strategize & align long term solution for Test Automation including roadmap, tools, framework & approach.
- Thorough understanding and hands on experience in developing, enhancing automation testing hybrid frameworks.
- Lead in coordinating the Test Automation resources from IT areas to accomplish the Test Automation objectives at various stages of the software development life cycle, as applicable.
- Demonstrate strong people leadership, coaching and mentoring skills to develop and retain team members and contribute to the culture of IT and the Bank
- Have experience in building high reliability operating culture and performance.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate, influence and partner effectively with key stakeholders across the Reserve Bank and externally.
- Relevant degree qualifications
Your development & career
An opportunity to remain hands-on with the latest technologies while also feeling the security of an organisation-based role.
With continued focus on on-the job learning, work for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the Australian people. Aligned to industry best-practice, you are encouraged to develop your skills both internally and externally, through mentoring, training and formal qualifications. The Bank offers development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports people's growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility.
Be More
The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operates infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people.
Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people have a meaningful role to play in achieving these objectives. Our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry, and we treat one another with respect while promoting the public interest through our efforts.
We know it is the growth and success of our people that drives the Bank forward. Come and make a bigger contribution while you build and develop your own skills too, because being more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.
The Reserve Bank of Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to crafting a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage applications from expert candidates seeking workplace flexibility.
