Test Lead (Cobol/Mainframe)

Company DescriptionWelcome to This Australian Life.From the millions of Australians we protect, to those that make it happen every day at TAL, people really are what we're all about. We want to grow with you. Achieve with you. And support you to do your best work. That's why we're focused on developing leadership, promoting diversity, rewarding excellence and retaining great talent.We're always looking for people who want to go further with us. People who do what's right, aim high, and work smart. Why not see where we can go?Job DescriptionWe are looking for a back end/mainframe Test Lead with API testing experience. This role will be part of the QA Team and focus on quality deliveries. They will perform all duties as part of an IT Project Delivery team. They will be Agile in nature with a focus on continual improvements.Key Accountabilities:

• Design and execute tests with an exploratory focus.
• Create and maintain relevant test documentation and artefacts
• Defect management
• Contribute to project initiation, planning and estimation
• Create and review acceptance criteria
• Perform risk analysis
• Highlight and action testing and quality concerns at all times
• Identify areas appropriate for automation
• Direct involvement in iteration showcases
• Active communication and collaboration with the project team and business
• Manage and maintain QA Environment
• Contribute to product release, maintaining release notes and performing IVT where necessary
• Participate in retrospectives
• Embrace Agile Transformation
• Openness to new ideas and initiatives
• Participate in activities to improve QA - Tools, process etc

Qualifications

• Web services testing experience
• Continuous Integration tools such as Teamcity or Octopus deploy
• Demonstrate experience working with scrum teams
• Experience with Agile methodologies (preferred)
• Experience in implementing test frameworks to support agile ways of working in a Scrum/XP environment (Preferred)
• Technically strong with the ability to learn quickly
• Excellent analysis and problem solving abilities
• Creative testing mindset, ability to think outside the box
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Desire to implement change into an IT test organisation and utilise well developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence and drive other team members
• Experience in the finance industry, particularly insurance is a plus

Additional InformationAt TAL we value diversity in all its forms and are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture for all our people. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from all backgrounds, including those with caring responsibilities, people living with disability, and individuals from the CALD and LGBTQI+ communities to apply. Even if you don't check every box in the criteria above, we encourage you to apply today or get in touch with usTo provide you with the best experience, we can accommodate you at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team at any time.TAL is recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice. We are proud to be a member of Diversity Council Australia and the Australian Network on Disability. For information on our reconciliation journey, take a look at ourWe acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.
We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone's responsibility.If you are already a TAL employee please apply via the SmartRecruiters button in Workday and navigate to the Employee Portal. This is important to ensure that your application is recorded accurately.