INDEX Consultants is seeking a Test Engineers for our public sector client. The Test Analyst will support the agency achieve overall testing strategies, managing effective planning, monitoring and execution of all testing activities within the agency.
About the Role
The Test Engineer will ensure that their test effort is effectively executed and that allocated activities are completed in a structured, consistent manner in accordance with agreed test guidelines. They exercise a degree of independent judgement and make decisions within defined parameters that require reliance on skills and knowledge. The Test Engineer will plan their own work and contribute to teamwork goals in the context of competing priorities, and changes in workplace practices and business improvement strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- execute assigned test cases at various stages of testing on appropriate testing platforms
- develop test plans, test cases, task cards, and supporting test data and/or requirements, under own direction from the specifications provided
- analyse and report on test activities and results, and escalate issues and risks to senior staff
- identify, manage and document defects, programming errors and operational characteristics that are inconsistent with stated requirements and design specifications
- conduct testing to ensure the ICT service functions as per requirements
- create test data within external software vendor environment
- maintain up-to-date knowledge of ICT related legislation, policy and processes and transfer knowledge to other team members
- collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective and timely implementation of projects
- provide advice and assistance to external software vendors in regard to testing and development of software
- assist with cost analysis activities as required
Key Skills and Requirements
- 4+ years of experience as a Test Analyst or Engineer
- Well versed with Manual Testing
- Experience working within a Government environment
- Experience with Automation testing will be highly regarded
- Ability to work independently and as a part of team under general direction
- Ability to work in a changing environment.
Mandatory Requirements
- Must be based in Brisbane
- Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident (an Active Security Clearance would be highly regarded)
INDEX Consultants value equal opportunity and advocate for diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age to apply. So even if you don't tick all the boxes, we would still like to hear from you. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the interview process.
Contact Mili Nambiar, Resource Delivery Manager at INDEX Consultants on 0428 123 *** or press the "apply now" button.