Automation Tester

CYOS Solutions

4d•$100 - $120•Remote

About The Position

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by: growing innovative and competitive businesses, industries and regions investing in science and technology strengthening the resources sector. The CIO Division provides a range of enabling services and operations delivery to the department and to Australian businesses and are seeking experienced and motivated Automation Testers to assist with the delivery of various ICT Projects across the Division. 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 practices. 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

Requirements

Experience and expertise in automation testing, and well-developed software testing skills and demonstrated experience in application/system tester roles
Expertise in developing test artefacts, including writing, reviewing and executing complex test plans and cases and developing test strategies
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
Ability to work in a fast paced, agile, environment with geographically dispersed teams
A thorough knowledge or understanding in testing digital solutions for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) conformance
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to engage successfully with non-technical stakeholders

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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 practices.
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