Senior Test Automation Development Officer
Information Services
20/097
Level 5 $89,047 - $97,994 PSCSAA
Other Conditions
Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents only
Substantive Equality Statement
Lotterywest and Healthway are an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from a diverse field, including Indigenous Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, youth, and people with a disability which is supported by our Strategic Workforce Plan. If you're an applicant with a disability please click the attachment below to read about requesting adjustments.
Key Focus Areas of Position
Reporting to the Manager Application Development this role significantly contributes to the efficient and effective translation of business requirements into high quality technology solutions for the organisation’s web, gaming and internal business systems. The role provides consulting, analysis and test automation development services throughout the development lifecycle to ensure a robust solution is delivered for both customer acceptance testing and production. The role has the following key areas of focus:
- Automation Planning - Defines and drives innovative automated testing strategies and toolsets into the overall development processes that support and enhance the current Quality Assurance processes
- Automation Development - Develops automated scripts using modern test automation tools and frameworks to help establish and grow Lotterywest’s test automation capability
- Test Execution – Executes test scripts and uses defect management tools, applying knowledge of continuous integration and delivery principles
Key Responsibilities
- Defines and drives test automation strategies, frameworks, process and execution using web automation tools and frameworks in order to increase testing productivity, speed of delivery, system performance and test coverage
- Develops automated tests to ensure delivery of a high-quality, production-ready technology solutions
- Maintain robust documentation for test cases and results, risks, issues and defects
- Analyses and translates business requirements into software specifications describing how a product will work from the user's (or customer's) perspective and identifying tasks required for the delivery of the software solution
- Develops and fosters effective relationships with team members, staff and essential stakeholders in a highly dynamic and collaborative environment
- Acquires and applies knowledge of new developments within test automation that has a positive influence on Lotterywest IT business systems
- Provides efficient and responsive resolution or diagnosis of technical and operational issues or referral of complex technical issues. This includes working with web developers, internal support teams, external vendors and suppliers as appropriate
- Adheres to the quality assurance process and procedures relating to software development and testing
- Performs other duties as required
Mandatory/Special Role Requirements
Drivers Licence
Police Clearance
After hours work (occasional)
Essential Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in solving technical problems and implementing innovative test automation solutions
- Demonstrated experience with Continuous Integration (Bamboo) and Test Automation (Selenium) and Version Control (Git, Bitbucket) systems
- A good understanding of modern web frameworks, tools, and technologies such as HTML, CSS, Javascript, AJAX, web services, mobile apps and APIs
- Proficient with bug tracking and test management toolsets to support development processes
- Experience writing specifications and working within the Software Development Life Cycle
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
For Further Job Related Information
Enquiries about the role can be directed to Ada Wright or Aaron Williams on (08) 9488 6397.
Application Instructions
Please download the job pack below and refer to the job pack for instructions on how to apply.
Suitable applicants may be considered for future similar employment opportunities during the next six (6) months at Lotterywest.
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WORK TYPE: Permanent - Full Time
LOCATION: Subiaco
CLOSING DATE: 2021-01-17 9:30 AM (YYYY-MM-DD)