Software Tester Automation

• Initial Contract period for 12 months with further period of 12 months
  
• Location: ACT
  
• Security: Must have Negative Vetting Level 1
  

About the Role:

Responsibilities:

• Develop test cases and supporting data using provided specifications.
  
• Execute tests to analyse behaviour functionality and integrity of systems or software against the project requirements.
  
• Report on progress defects risks and issues; report on system quality and test case metrics.
  
• Understand testing standards and best practice standards and user experience to implement and promote quality assurance practices.
  
• Identify process improvements and contribute to the continuous improvement of testing standards and definition of best practice.
  
• Build and sustain effective working relationships with team members. Share expertise with others and guide and mentor less experienced employees.
  
• Be accountable for accurate completion of work within timeframes and be responsible for complex areas of analysis and testing.
  
• Resolve problems using expertise taking the initiative to identify alternative courses of action.
  
• Act as a subject matter expert on technology trends and emerging technologies.
  

Other Requirements

• Candidates require an active AGSVA Negative Vetting 1 security clearance to perform the role. ASD will not sponsor candidates to obtain or upgrade their security clearances.
  
• Candidates must be willing to undergo ASD s Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) within 12 months of engagement.
  

Essential Criteria:

• The ability to engage effectively with business analysts and developers to clarify requirements and describe gaps and issues in both documented requirements and code.
  
• Prior experience in analysing business requirements writing detailed test cases and ensuring comprehensive coverage of user stories and other requirement documentation.
  
• Prior experience in identifying and reporting defects by clearly communicating issues and tracking defects within the appropriate test management tools.
  
• The ability to foster positive team relationships through collaboration teamwork and good communication skills.
  

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in integration testing across a range of service interfaces (including REST) and as a test analyst in an agile scrum context is considered desirable.
  
• Experience as a test analyst in an agile scrum context.
  
• Strong administrative and time management skills with the ability to effectively prioritise work allocate tasks and to work independently when required.
  
  
  
  
  

Application Deadline: Tuesday 02 April 2024

Expected Start Date: Monday 10 June 2024

Job Type: Contract

Rate: As per Australian Market Standards

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