Test Automation Specialist

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. 

A Test Automation Specialist will develop automated test suites using tools and technologies like Behave, Boto, and Python. 

We are seeking a Test Automation Specialist specializing in test automation to join our Consulting team. As an Automation Specialist, 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.

• Experience in test automation management, including overseeing automation projects and managing automation frameworks.
• Proficiency in Python AND/OR TypeScript programming languages.
• Experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium/Playwright for Web testing, Appium for Mobile testing and Behave for API testing.
• Experience in API testing using Postman (writing scripts, automating API tests, and integrating with CI/CD)
• Should have an understanding of Swagger file.
• 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 working on government projects.
• 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.

Why join us: 

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. 

Agencies:

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Work rights and background checks: 

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