An exciting opportunity for Automation Tester is open for a rapidly growing project. Be part of a team that makes meaningful changes
Gateway Synergy is looking for multiple highly experienced Automation Tester for a federal government agency. An exciting opportunity is open for a rapidly growing project. Be part of a team that makes meaningful changes and improves Australian lives.

The Role
The agency is seeking to engage suitably qualified and experienced Automation Testers to assist with the delivery of various ICT Projects across the Division.

The candidate must hold an active Baseline security clearance prior to commencement.

The Candidate
Automation Testers will be required to:
  • Create and oversee test plans and strategies including test plans using Azure DevOps
  • Write, review and execute test cases on web-based applications
  • Effectively prioritise testing efforts, and test case execution
  • Work within multi-disciplinary project teams to analyse documented specifications, user stories and requirements to generate test cases and test plans
  • Raise defects / issues and log and track faults using Departmental tools including Azure DevOps
  • Provide advice and input into Testing Strategy and support implementation of automation
  • Testing digital solutions for conformance to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
  • Lead and engage with Business Stakeholders throughout the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Process
  • Be a contributing member of a multidisciplinary team using agile and traditional delivery methods
  • Undertake other duties as required

Criteria
The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.

Essential criteria
  1. Experience and expertise in automation testing, and well-developed software testing skills and demonstrated experience in application/system tester roles
  2. Expertise in developing test artefacts, including writing, reviewing and executing complex test plans and cases and developing test strategies
  3. Ability to collaborate and work productively within a cross functional team of Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, Application developers, Web Developers and Subject Matter Experts
  4. Ability to work in a fast paced, agile, environment with geographically dispersed teams
  5. A thorough knowledge or understanding in testing digital solutions for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) conformance
  6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to engage successfully with non-technical stakeholders

Desirable criteria
  1. Experience developing test plans/cases for custom applications, including the Azure and Microsoft suite of products and services
  2. Experience tracking and managing test plans and test cases through Azure DevOps
  3. Experience guiding User Acceptance Testing activities


“OPENING THE GATEWAY BETWEEN TALENT & OPPORTUNITY”

If you would like to look at our other unlisted roles, you can find them at: https://gatewaysynergy.com.au/careers/ 
 
You must submit a CV on application prior to a phone call with Wiliana on 0482 074 845

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