Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineering

Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people's lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow.

The Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineering is responsible for carrying out Quality Assurance, technical and functional Automation testing services and related consulting activities for Datacom and Datacom clients. The work may be extended to do non-functional testing such as performance testing.

Develop and maintain e2e tests using tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress and / or Cucumber.

Conduct integration testing with tools such as Postman, Rest Assured, Bruno.

Design, implement, and manage CI / CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.

Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Java, Postman, Junit 5, Rest Assured, Python, Typescript, Cucumber BDD runner.

Strong proficiency in Git, Kafka Confluent Server experience will be helpful.

Experience of adding to an automation framework (in any language / toolset)

Producing reusable generic methods for User Interface components.

Desirable to have knowledge of advanced coding patterns in addition to using Page Object Models.

Must have an ability to analyse manual tests and existing automated tests to refine automated regression tests cases which are both reliable and efficient.

We work on the framework as a team, so must display a willingness to participate in design discussions, document new team standards, then follow and help improve them.

Strong communication skills and soft skills to work with all the squads to line up testing efforts and obtain test data.

Consulting mindset

Knowledge of JIRA, and Confluence is advantageous.

ISQTB certification

Openness to the idea of Pairing and a demonstrated sense of ownership.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

AI Knowledge : Basic understanding of AI concepts, agentic testing, and protocols. Familiarity with testing methodologies for AI systems, including model validation and performance testing.

Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand's largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us.

We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as social events, chill-out spaces, remote working, flexi-hours and professional development courses to name a few. You'll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat-structured environment.

We operate at the forefront of technology to help Australia and New Zealand's largest enterprise organisations explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges, so you will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities.

We want Datacom to be an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone and take pride in the steps we have taken and continue to take to make our environment fun and friendly, and our people feel supported.